Mr. Gerntrup was born in Meissen, Germany and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1983 from Germany.
He was a graphic artist and production specialist for the Hometown News & Jupiter Beacon. His ads and logos are seen throughout the Treasure Coast.Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Gail Gerntrup of Port St. Lucie, FL; two daughters, Jennifer Gerntrup of Germany, and Vanessa Gerntrup of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, Keith Roetzer of Jensen Beach, FL; sister, Crystal Ziegler of Germany; and mother, Marianna Gerntrup of Germany.