Karl Gerschutz

Karl J. Gerschutz, CMSgt (Ret), USAF, and Senior Logistics Specialist, Raytheon, dies at 56. Karl J. Gerschutz, who served 30 years in the US Air Force, retiring in '07 as a Chief Master Sergeant, and was Senior Logistics Specialist for Raytheon, died June 29, in Tucson, AZ. The cause was a cycling accident. He was 56. An avid cyclist, Gerschutz competed in many cycling races across the US and Europe. Gerschutz was born and reared in New Bavaria, OH; graduated high school in 1974 and enlisted in the USAF. A devout Catholic, Gerschutz actively volunteered in his community. He is a graduate of Park University. This family man is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa A. (Rutter) Gerschutz; daughters Deena A. Jones (Lynn) of St. Louis and Jill Marie Gerschutz-Bell (Todd) of Washington, DC; 2 grandchildren; and 14 brothers and sisters. Gerschutz will be shown on Friday, July 5, at the Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Ottawa, OH. The funeral will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in New Bavaria, OH, on Saturday, July 6. Please check the website of the funeral home for final details. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Stand Up for Kids or Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in New Bavaria, OH.