Gertrude Palm Reusser

June 6, 1939 – October 21, 2025

Gertrude “Trudy” Reusser left this earth on October 21, 2025 at the age of 86. Trudy is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Col. Kenneth Reusser, Sr. and her sister, Winny Spellman. She is survived by her older brother Bernie Palm, several nieces and nephews, and an extensive family tree on the Reusser/Witting side.

Trudy was born to Bernhard and Emmi Palm in Gummersbach, Germany and travelled via ship to the U.S. in 1952. Her education took her all the way from  Pius High School in Milwaukee, WI to the Wharton School of Business.

Trudy lived in Wisconsin, California, Virginia, and finally Oregon and traveled the world for her work with multiple technology companies.

In her later years, Trudy’s two largest communities were the Calvary Parkside Church in Beaverton, where she led bible study sessions, and the VFW Auxiliary 4248, where she was both a lifetime member and a past president.

Trudy’s hobbies included researching natural health topics for people and animals alike as well as making and selling jewelry.

She and Ken shared many joint ventures including building homes at the Oregon Coast, designing and building Ken’s dream house on Cooper Mountain (southwest of Portland), working with farmers and ranchers to heal wounded animals, and several other entrepreneurial pursuits.

The love she showed her family and friends was extraordinary; she always remembered birthdays and holidays and often sent thoughtful presents. Even those who knew her casually said that she always greeted them with a smile. She will be deeply missed by many.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all those who supported Trudy in her final weeks.

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