Lois Gerken Obituary
The memory of Lois Gerken of Hamler, Ohio, who passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Gerken to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Freytag and Selma Freytag (Behnfeldt); and her husband Arnie. She is survived by: her children, Gary of Hamler, Elaine DeTray (Scott) of Hamler, Brenda Brantley (Rick) of Cartersville, GA and Kevin Gerken (Kelli) of Napoleon; her sisters, Joan Bixler of Napoleon, Marilyn Wachtman of Napoleon and Erma Haas (Erv) of Napoleon; her grandchildren, Christopher DeTray (Melissa), Jessica Myers (Ben), Harley Guinn (Kelsey) and Konner Gerken (Chelsea); her stepgrandchildren, Rachel, Tyler Brantley, Kari Zachrich (Kyle), Jim Augustine (Tarrin), Tye Eitzman and Amanda Wagner; and her great grandchildren, Landon, Julia Zachrich, Riley, Rowen DeTray, Grady Guinn, Raelynn, Blakely Gerken, JJ, Ayden, Domynic Eitzman and Mattea Puente.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Hospice of NW Ohio, the Filling Home of Mercy or Hope Lutheran Church.
