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    Martha (Marty) Marie Gilde (Waldherr)

    March 5, 1933 - April 23, 2020

    Martha (Marty) Marie Gilde (Waldherr) 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on April 23, 2020 of natural causes. She will be dearly missed by her five children Paula (Rick) Riordan, Steven (Peggy) Gilde, Gary (Barbara) Gilde, Lori (Mark) Dettmann, Edward J. (Amy) Gilde, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Marty is also survived by her sisters Ann (Bob) Derck and Elizabeth (Fritz) Iuppenlatz. Marty was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mina Waldherr, brother Max Waldherr, brother Carl (Marcia) Waldherr, and sister Mary (Paul) Dunneback. Marty was born in Horse Creek Montana. When she was very young, her family moved to Sparta, MI where she grew up and graduated from Sparta High School. She and her husband, Ed, lived for many years in Marne, MI as they raised their children. Marty worked as a secretary for 30 years at the Sparta Foundry. She loved to cook and bake, especially desserts. She loved her family and her dog, Cubby. She was a devout Catholic who loved her faith. Marty enjoyed horseback riding, daily walks, dancing, and spending time outdoors. The family is asking that donations be made to the: Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan Chapter 25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48033 or on line at https://alz.org/get-involved-now/other_ways_to_give/tributes in memory of Marty Gilde.

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    Martha (Marty) Marie Gilde (Waldherr) 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on April 23, 2020 of natural causes. She will be dearly missed by her five children Paula (Rick) Riordan, Steven (Peggy) Gilde, Gary (Barbara) Gilde, Lori (Mark)... View Obituary & Service Information

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