Gertrude "Gert" Alch Obituary (1920 - 2022)

Gertrude "Gert" Alch Age 102 of Minnetonka passed away peacefully on May 22, 2022 at her home. She was a dedicated mother to Avis & Bob Held; grandmother to Ted & Sallie Held, Zach Held, Ellie & Justin Holman; and great-grandmother to Emilia and Anne Held, Samuel and Lauren Holman. Gert was a beloved friend to many during her years as a hostess at Lund’s, working at Dayton’s and living at Menorah Plaza. Preceded in death by parents, Fillmore and Frances Wise; husband Ted Alch, and brothers, Arthur, Howard and Irving (Bud) Wise. Graveside service on Thursday, May 26th at 12:30 pm, Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, 3740 Winnetka Ave N, Crystal MN 55427. Shiva at the Held Residence, 265 Pennsylvania Ave. S., Golden Valley, Thursday, 7:30pm. Masks and complete vaccinations required to attend shiva in person. Shiva also available on zoom, email zoom1@hodroffepstein.com for the link.