George Gentzsch, Jr., 72, of Nederland, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at John Sealy Hospital, Galveston. He was born on June 29, 1942, in New Jersey, to Fern Cushman and George Gentzsch, Sr., and had been a resident of the area for twenty-six years.

Survivors include his wife, Lauralyn Gentzsch; daughters, Tessie Ritchey, Debbie Taylor, Tammy Kusturin, Crissy Orona; son, George Gentzsch, III; and numerous family and friends.

A gathering of Mr. Gentzsch’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A family committal will be held Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.