- Date Of Birth: May 29, 1924
- Date Of Death: June 17, 2014
- State: Florida
Gertrude was born on May 29, 1924 to Mae and William Van Beck. They lived in Ridgewood, New York. Gertrude had a sister but she was only on earth a short time.
While living in Ridgewood she was very lucky to play and grow up with the wonderful man she would one day marry, Ernst Speiser. Gertrude and Ernie married on April 15, 1944 while he was in the Coast Guard. They continued to live in Ridgewood. Fortunately, since he played on the Coast Guard baseball team he was able to come home often and they could spend time together.
Their luck continued as their daughter Sue Ann was born and then their daughter Judy.
Following the war the Speiser Family moved to Baisley Park and then Kings Park.
Gertrude worked outside the home for a bit but she loved being a wife, mother, and home maker and chose to stay home with Sue Ann and Judy.
Following retirement Gert and Ernie moved to Florida to be near Judy, their son in law Angelo and their grandchildren Tammy and Brian. They were all extremely close and spent a lot of time together making memories and having fun.
