Ruth Krestensen

A family funeral service for Ruth Geraldine Krestensen (79) who passed away on July 24, 2019, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Painesville Methodist Church, 71 N. Park Place, Painesville, Ohio with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetary. Born February 29, 1940, in Painesville, Ohio, "Jerri" was a 1958 graduate of Riverside High School. She was married for 20 years to Lyle J. Bertrand and is survived by her daughter, Carie Lynn Curtis (Craig) and grandaughter, Cassandra Curtis of Fox Lake, Illinois. She is also survived by brother, Mike Krestensen of Cleveland, sisters, Bonnie (Gerald) Mills of Yucaipa, CA, and Christine (Nick) Vavpetic of Roaming Shores, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Jerri was preceded in death by her father, Karl Krestensen, mother, Elna (Luhta) Krestensen, and her brother, Peter Krestensen.
Potti and Marc F. Burr Funeral Home handled arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Project Hope, 25 Freedom Rd, Painesville, OH 44077 or Thresholds, 4141 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60613.