David E. Gertsch, 48 David E. Gertsch, of Hidden Valley Drive in Cedarburg, passed away  Friday evening, Dec. 9, 2011 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon. He was 48  years old. David was born Feb. 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 Feb. 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 his two  step-sons: Brad and Jeremy Heikkinen of Cedarburg. He is further  survived by his brothers John Gertsch of Oregon 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 Illinois, Dennis (Joy) Soto of Texas, Barbara Soto of  Florida, Elizabeth (Dave) Doede of West Bend, Gilbert Soto of Texas  and Marsha Soto of West Bend, nieces, nephews, other relatives and  friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 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 p.m. to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers,  memorials are suggested to Horizon Hospice. The Eernisse Funeral Home  and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.