Gertrude Auen Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 8, 2026, at the age of 84, Gertrude Auen in Smithfield, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude Auen to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Gertrude had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Gertrude may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Anthony Killmeyer and Gertrude Agnes Wolf; her brother William Joseph Killmeyer; and her husband William Joseph Auen. She is survived by: her sister Dorothy Ann Broskey; and her children, Paul Joseph Auen, Patricia Jean Settle, David John Auen and Michael Edward Auen.
