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Morris Richard Gerken

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Birth	:	25 Oct 1955 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	1 Mar 2022 Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4061060, -84.1900350
Description	:	Morris Richard Gerken, 66, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior at Vancrest of Holgate on March 1, 2022. He was born October 25, 1955, in Napoleon to Richard W. and Marie A. (Rohrs) Gerken. Morris was baptized November 11, 1955, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and affirmed his baptism through Confirmation on March 22, 1970. He had many challenges throughout his life but met them with a smile. Morris worked alongside his mom and dad on the family farm in Freedom Township where he raised hogs. He especially enjoyed working the fields on his Allis-Chalmers tractor and... Read More	Morris Richard Gerken, 66, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior at Vancrest of Holgate on March 1, 2022. He was born October 25, 1955, in Napoleon to Richard W. and Marie A. (Rohrs) Gerken. Morris was baptized November 11, 1955, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and affirmed his baptism through Confirmation on March 22, 1970. He had many challenges throughout his life but met them with a smile. Morris worked alongside his mom and dad on the family farm in Freedom Township where he raised hogs. He especially enjoyed working the fields on his Allis-Chalmers tractor and would frequently drive to Gerald Grain Elevator to get feed or sell grain. Morris enjoyed becoming a part of Hope Services of Henry County in later years where he loved bowling and being a part of the Henry County Special Olympics basketball team. After playing on the team for a while, he decided to try coaching where he always had high expectations of the team. Morris was chosen Senior of the Year in 2016. The Henry County Sheriff's Office was a favorite place to visit; and he was proud of his badge. Morris loved horseback riding, baseball, ice cream and always had a Pepsi in his hand. He was a tried and true fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a dear friend of Angie and Victor Gaucin and the rest of the staff of COREe Residential who provided him with lasting memories of trips to the Daytona 500, New York City and Washington DC. He had amazing care givers who offered their time and energy to help him live life to the fullest. The family will always be grateful to the many individuals who gave so much time to him, and most recently the staff of Vancrest. Morris is survived by his sister, Patricia Basselman of Archbold, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and his many friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marie, sister Carolyn Pahl, brothers-in-law Jack Pahl and Rudy Basselman; nephews Kenny Pahl, Bob Pahl and Denny Basselman; and great nephews, Andrew Miller, Jeffrey Lyn Pahl Jr., and Clinton Basselman. Friends can visit with family on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Twp with an hour of visitation prior to services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to Henry County Special Olympics, or the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy.

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Morris Richard Gerken's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, USA.
When did Morris Richard Gerken death?
Morris Richard Gerken death on 1 Mar 2022 in Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.4061060
Longitude: -84.1900350

Family Members:

Parent

Richard William Gerken

(1915 - 2006)

Marie Anna Rohrs Gerken

(1919 - 2003)

Siblings

Carolyn Jane Gerken Pahl

(1943 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

2. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

3. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

4. Bremer Cemetery
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5. Henry County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

6. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

7. Saint Johns Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4491997, -84.1727982

8. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

9. Brey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

10. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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11. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

12. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

13. Locust Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

14. Forest Hill Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3913994, -84.1100006

15. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3767014, -84.1172028

16. Battenburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

17. Freedom Township Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752970, -84.2069960

18. Gunn Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3306007, -84.1517029

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

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

21. Cole Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3264008, -84.1521988

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

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

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