Photo courtesy of Snyder-Wesche-Hoening Funeral Home - Napoleon
Napoleon, Ohio
Oct 19, 1977 – Jun 24, 2012
Joshua Carl Gerken, 34, of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1977 in Napoleon, Ohio, the son of Dennis and Cindi (Latta) Gerken. He married Nichole Borstelman on August 6, 2005.Josh worked with his father. He was a...
Read MoreJust got word on the loss of Josh. In reading what everyone else had to say about him, he must have been an exemplary young man. Please accept our sympathies in what must be an incomprehensible loss to his family and friends.
Ted & Tiffany Terroux
September 26, 2012 | Arvada, CO
Nichole,
We are so sorry to hear about Josh, and I know that Logan wished she could be with you. You know she spent a good part of the morning she found out telling us stories about him and laughing at his antics. He always made her bacon when she stayed with you because he knew she liked it, and she "claims" she is the daughter he would have wanted:). She beamed from ear to ear talking about him, and that's what you should always remember...the way he touched others. May you find...
The Foster Family
July 03, 2012 | Liberty Center, OH
Denny and Cindi, I am so sorry of your loss. May all the happy memories and fun we had watching Josh grow into the wonderful young man he became bring you comfort. He will be missed greatly by everyone's lives he has touched.
Sue Ellis (Yoder)-TTH
June 29, 2012 | Perrysburg, OH
Thinking about you and praying you find peace during this time. Josh's smile will be forever imprinted in my head. God Bless.
Melanie Murcko Hicks
June 27, 2012 | Montpelier, OH
Nichole, Cindi and Family, Tearfull sorrow will dissapear over time as the loving and lasting memories fill your thoughts and your hearts....as you lay Josh to rest today remember the fun happy good times and know that we all love you and think of the inspiration that Josh has given everyone who knew him! For those who were lucky enough to have met him...we are all better people! Thinking of you all~~~Love from the Meyer Family
Amy (Buenger) Meyer
June 27, 2012 | Napoleon, OH
Nichole I'm so sorry that Josh is gone. God has a reason for everything. We don't always understand. We love ya and are hurting for you. If you need us for ANYTHING we will always be here for you. Praying for you, for all his family & your family as you have to say your final goodbye today. Love ya!
Dan & Reda Maynard
June 27, 2012 | Napoleon, OH
Denny, Cindi, Brandon, Nichole,you have our deepest Sympathy. We pray for God peace in your time of need.
Walter & Nancy Harper
June 26, 2012 | Belmore, OH
Nichole and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Josh was a fine, beautiful man - and a gift to those who knew him. May the love you shared, and the beautiful memories the two of you created together bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With loving thoughts and prayers,
Jim and Patti Thompson
Jim & Patti Thompson
June 26, 2012 | Toledo, OH
Josh was more than remarkable, my prayers are with all of you during this time of grief.
Margie Taylor
Respiratory Therapist
Toledo Hospital/Pulm Rehab
June 26, 2012