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Herman A. Gerken

Birth	:	28 Sep 1923 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 2018 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Herman A. Gerken, 95, of Defiance, went to His Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, on his wife's birthday. He was born on a farm in Defiance County on September 28, 1922 to Herman and Wilhelmina (Spadholtz) Gerken. Herman proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 during WWII. On May 3, 1947 he married Betty (Adams) Gerken, who resides in Ayersville. Herman was an active member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, and VFW #3360. He was a volunteer fireman at the Ayersville Fire Department, and worked at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance for... Read More	Herman A. Gerken, 95, of Defiance, went to His Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, on his wife's birthday. He was born on a farm in Defiance County on September 28, 1922 to Herman and Wilhelmina (Spadholtz) Gerken. Herman proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 during WWII. On May 3, 1947 he married Betty (Adams) Gerken, who resides in Ayersville. Herman was an active member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, and VFW #3360. He was a volunteer fireman at the Ayersville Fire Department, and worked at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance for over 38 years, retiring in 1985. Herman was always a hard worker, and he loved to farm. He enjoyed cutting wood for his wood stove, and above all spending time with his family, who he loved dearly. Herman was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be sadly missed by his family and many good friends. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Betty Gerken of Defiance, and their four children; Gail (Paul) Stork, David (Kathy) Gerken, Daniel (Deb) Gerken, and Douglas (Leann) Gerken, nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, with one on the way, and his cousin, Mylo Gerken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William, Walter, Richard, Arnold, and Carl Gerken. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am on Monday, April 16th at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Rev. William Stottlemyer officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens, with Military Rites accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center, or St. Stephens Lutheran Church.

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Where is Herman A. Gerken's memorial?
Herman A. Gerken's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Herman A. Gerken death?
Herman A. Gerken death on 3 Apr 2018 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Herman A. Gerken's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Frederick Gerken

(1882 - 1927)

Wilhelmine S. Spadholtz Gerken

(1886 - 1972)

Siblings

Carl Frederick Gerken

(1920 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200