Lawrence Christian Gerken Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lawrence Christian Gerken (Holgate, Ohio), who passed away on February 21, 2022, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Christian Gerken to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Gerken and Alta Gerken (Sonnenberg); and his siblings-in-law, Frank Hess and Carole Gerken (Tom). He is survived by: his wife Alice Gerken (McCotter); his children, Liza Schuller (Steve) of Holgate, OH, Mike (Angie Fraccica) of Frankfort, OH and Abby Readshaw (Brandon) of Napoleon, OH; his stepchildren, Dave Grafitti of Perrysburg, OH, Andy Grafitti (Kim) of Greenville, SC, Ben Leatherman (Shann) of Battle Creek, MI and Amy Landers (Jayson) of Battle Creek, MI; his grandchildren, Noah, Rylie, Lexa Schuller, Peyton, Sammy Gerken, Caden, Cason, Cale, Calleigh Readshaw, Jake, Isabella, Sophia Grafitti, Justin Turner (Chrystina), Raegan Villanueva (David), Sydney, Vincent Leatherman, Grace, Hannah Keenan, Zoey Pierce and Cade Landers; his great grandchildren, Alani, Zayne Villanueva and Hayes Turner; and his siblings, Tom Gerken of Vernon Center, NY, Linda Erven (Bernie) of Columbus, OH, Judy Hess of Wooster, OH and Dan Gerken (Nancy) of Holgate, OH..
Memorials may be made in Larry's name to the following organizations: Henry County Junior Fair Buyer's Club, Henry County Retired Teachers, or Holgate Athletic Boosters.
