Gerald Bruce Allert

Gerald Bruce Allert, 70, of Sprague, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital, Spokane.

Gerry was born on Nov. 18, 1945, in Pasco, the son of Marjorie and Richard Allert and was a loving brother to Mitchell and Leslie.

He grew up on the family farm in Benge and in 1955, the family moved to Ritzville.

He graduated from Ritzville High School, Class of 1963. He then attended and graduated from Oregon State University in 1973.

In 1963, he married Edlu Thom and had three children, Brent 1964, Trisha 1970 and Traci 1971.

He was a great landscape designer, and was very proud of his years working as the Head Grounds Keeper at Ritzville schools.

Later he co-owned the Pastime Sports Center with Becky Kembel for 12 years where he became known as “D Wizard.”

In 2000, he and Becky moved to Hawaii, where he thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of island life.

After several years, he returned to the mainland to visit his children and grandchildren in Virginia and Maryland. Eventually he moved back to Sprague, to help care for his mother, whom he loved dearly.

Gerry had a strong faith in God, and was an active member of the Sprague Community Church. He had a passion for helping others in need, as well as a loving heart for animals. He will be missed by many.

Gerry is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mitchell.

Surviving Gerry are his brother, Leslie Allert (Dianne), son, Brent Allert, two daughter’s, Trisha Frye (Tim) and Traci Shank (Rob), seven Grandchildren, Ryan (Kristin), Rachel, Taylor, Zachary, Lindsay, Kyle, and Tommy; Great Granddaughter, McKenzie; nephew Kiplen and niece Rachea’.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Sprague Community Church.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sprague Community Church.