Dale Edward Gerken Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 10, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Dale Edward Gerken of Whipple, Ohio, born in Marietta, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dale Edward Gerken to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gerken and Bertha Biehl Gerken; his wife Norma Jean Arnold Gerken; his grandsons, Michael and Tyler Gerken; and his siblings, Nora Rutter, Dora Weppler, Edith Whetstone, Howard Gerken and Hayward Gerken.
He is survived by: his children, Joseph Gerken (Marie), Jennifer Matz (Joel), Robert Gerken, Kenneth Gerken (Marsha), Terry Gerken (Lori) and Kathie Griffith (Robert); his grandchildren, Jody, Kelly, Joshua, Brandi, Keelan, Amanda, Zach, Ryan, Katelyn, Justin, William, Thomas, Sophie and Isaac; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Arnold. He is also survived by many great grandchildren.
Donations may be made in his memory to The Basilica, c/o The Marietta Community Foundation, 100 Putnam St. Marietta, Ohio 45750, http://www.mariettacommunityfoundation.org or to the Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514, http://www.hospiceofthevalley.com .
