NELSON COUNTY, VA - OBITUARIES - Hans A.L. Gerstl, 19 Dec 2003
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Source: The Daily Progress, Sunday, December 21, 2003

	Hans A.L. Gerstl, 73, of Faber, (Nelson County), Va., departed this 
life on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at his home at Panorama Farms.
	Hans was born on March 8, 1930, in Neuhausen A.D.F. Germany, the son 
of the late Franz and Pauline Gerstl.
	He was a mechanical engineer, Realtor, entrepreneur, founder of the 
Schintzel House Restaurant and operator from 1970 through 1980. Hans 
immigrated from Canada to the U.S.A. in 1958 and became a U.S. citizen in 
1963. In 1958, he accepted a job as a research assistant in Centrifuge 
enrichment of Uranium at the UVa Physics Lab.
	In addition to his wife of 52 years, Maria, he is survived by his son, 
Hans A.V. Gerstl; a daughter, Brenda Gerstl Becker and husband, Dave; two 
grandchildren, Lauren and Kelly Becker; two brothers, Franz Gerstl and his 
wife, Grita, with their children. Dr. Peter Gerstl and Martin Gerstl of 
Stuttgart, Germany; brother Dr. Sig. Gerstl and his wife, Andrea, and their 
children, Stephen Gerstl and Susi Gerstl Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 
many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
	He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Arthur of 
Stuttgart, Germany.
	Hans was a devoted grandfather, an avid flyer and a builder of many 
biplanes. He was a member of the Piedmont Region Antique Car Club and also has 
rebuilt several classic and antique cars.
	Family and close friends treasure the memory of his delightful sense 
of humor and his affectionate appreciation for others.
	A graveside memorial service will be held for family and friends on 
Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Monticello Memorial Gardens.
	The family will receive friends following the service at Ludwigs 
Restaurant.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of 
the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.
	Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston is in charge of 
arrangements.


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