David E. Gertsch of Hidden Valley Drive in Cedarburg passed away Friday evening December 9 2011 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon. He was 48 years old. David was born February 3 1963 in Milwaukee the son of Eugene and Karen Van Altena Gertsch. For 12 years David worked as a tool and die maker at Carlson Tool in Cedarburg. On February 20 of this year he was united in marriage with Rosalinda Soto at First Congregational Church in Port Washington. David was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was an avid Harley rider and his numerous woodworking projects will be cherished by those closest to him. David is survived by his wife and best friend Rosalinda and 2 step-sons: Brad and Jeremy Heikkinen of Cedarburg. He is further survived by his brothers John Gertsch of OR and Bill (Sue) Gertsch of Cedarburg and their children Matt and Ryan mother-in-law Joan Soto of West Bend brothers and sisters-in-law: Patricia (Dean) Finley of IL Dennis (Joy) Soto of TX Barbara Soto of FL Elizabeth (Dave) Doede of West Bend Gilbert Soto of TX and Marsha Soto of West Bend nieces nephews other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 7PM on Thursday December 15 at Eernisse Funeral Home 1167 Washington Ave. in Cedarburg with Pastor Jeff Suddendorf officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-7PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Horizon Hospice in Mequon. The Eernisse Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.