Susan Jeanne Gerken

July 26, 1934 - July 17, 2010

Susan Jeanne Gerken, 75, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully at the University of Toledo Medical Center on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Susan was born on July 26, 1934 to Arnold and Josephine (Sterling) Dale in a house in West Toledo- a neighborhood where she ultimately spent most of her life raising her family. She married William “Dutch” Gerken on June 16, 1953 at St. Catherine Church. Susan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, devoted to her family and the extended families of all her six children. She was extremely proud to also be a mother to everyone who frequently visited at the family's life-long West Toledo residence. A devout fan and supporter of all her childrens' athletic events, Susan could frequently be seen following the teams from Longfellow, St. Francis de Sales High School, University of Toledo and the several neighborhood teams. She was involved in several organizations including Pilgrim Church, March of Dimes, Longfellow PTA, CCL and St. Francis de Sales Knights of the Round Table. In her later years she enjoyed the fellowship of her friends at Angels Landing. Susan was preceded in death by brothers Bud and Sterling Dale, sister Dorothy (Lund) Dale & granddaughter Megan Gerken. She is survived by her husband Dutch, sisters Lorna, Nancy and Donna; sons Jim (Kathy) of Dallas, TX, Thomas, Jay, Tim (Mary), David (Barb), and daughter Susan (Bob) LeBlevec of Vancouver, British Columbia; grandchildren Rory, Lucas, Gretchen, Sarah, Thomas Jr., William B., Emily, Ross, Darcy, Chelsea, Rebecca, Ian, Sean; great grandchild, Jacob as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday 4-8 and Wednesday 2-7 with a short service to follow at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 West Sylvania Avenue. Burial service will be private. A special thank you to many including Cam Smith, Franciscan Care Center, University of Toledo Medical Center, HCW, Inc. and the HCC Wolf Pack. Please view and share memories at www.ansberg-west.com