Bonita Springs, Fl, Ohio
1917 - 2017
Fern L. GreunkeBONITA SPRINGS, FL: Fern Louise Greunke, 99, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born December 2, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to Carl and Regena White. In 1936 she married Harold "Tony" Greunke, who preceded her in death in 1999. Harold and...
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Though the voice is quiet...
The spirit echoes still.
We recall the memories of Mom
that are ours to treasure always.
Meryl, Faye, and AraLou ❤
Faye Covert
May 28, 2017 | Perrysburg, OH
Jerusalem Elementary was very blessed to have her on their staff and all of us who had her as a teacher were more than blessed. She was always my favorite and I am sure many others feel the same. She was a beautiful kind and caring person.
Darlene (Szuch) Riddle
April 26, 2017 | Titusville, FL
My condolences to the family of this lovely lady. I have read a couple of these obits and it's very true, she was a good educator, fair in every sense of the word. Thank you Mrs Gruenke for your dedication to us all. I was in her class in 65/66, I do believe.
Mary Lykowski Stanton
April 26, 2017 | Curtice, OH
I can add a few personal stories concerning Fern. Always interesting conversing with her. God's blessings to Faye, Ara Lou, and Meryl.
James Covert
April 25, 2017 | Schuylkill Haven, PA
Our sympathy to the family. Fern lived a full active life. Jeff Zink and Lisa Casarella
April 25, 2017
I loved her as a student and she gave me the confidence to succeed. I am now an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner and the mother of 2 doctors, a nurse and a Nurse Practitioner. She taught me the importance of education and to reach for the stars. I will never forget the day she came to my house to meet my baby sister ❤She truly loved her students.
Mary Sue Buehler
April 24, 2017 | Perrysburg, OH
On the first day of fourth grade, forty years ago, Mrs Greunke wrote "Greunke" and "Jerusalem" on the blackboard and said that it was important to learn how to spell our school and our teacher's name correctly. I've never forgotten how to spell either word--and that was just one of many lessons Mrs Greunke taught us. :) I became a teacher myself, no doubt influenced by such a strong role model. Condolences to the family: please know that hundreds of students loved and respected Mrs Greunke!
Angela Hallowell Wood
April 24, 2017 | Baltimore, MD
Some of your kids albeit 20 years ago at our 40th reunion.
To Mrs. Greunke's Family,
Thank you so much for sharing your Mom with all the children who passed through the doors of Jerusalem School. She was dedicated and loving, and we are grateful. Rest in peace, Mrs. Greunke.
Clay High Class of 1968
April 24, 2017 | Oregon, OH
Condolences to the family and friends of Fern. It has been many years since I have had contact with Fern and Tony. What a great couple. I remember spending time with Ara Lou , Faye, and Meryl at her home. Graytown is a small town and everyone knows every one. God bless all that are grieving.
Dick and Vicki Sievert
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Dick Sievert
April 24, 2017 | Oak Harbor, OH