Geraldine O. Desch

Geraldine Desch Obituary

News Death Notice

DESCH, Geraldine O. a life long resident of Dayton, Ohio died Monday September 13, 2010 after a long illness. She was a graduate of Julianne HS and graduated from Barry College in Miami Florida. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband John J. "Jack" Desch and her oldest son Chris Desch MD. She was an exceptional mother to six children. In addition to Chris (Roxanne) of Richmond VA, Matt (Ann) of McLean VA, David (Lisa) of King of Prussia, PA, Joe (Jean) of Cincinnati, OH, Mike (Ginger) of Wilmington DE, and Tracy Desch of Cincinnati, OH; She also was loving Grandmother to Toby, Dan, Corey, Brian, Olivia, Madolyn, Eric, Jacquelyn, Kate, Adam, Anna Clare, and James. She will remain in our hearts forever. Gerry generously donated her body to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, as her husband did in 1979. The family would like to invite friends and family to celebrate her life at a Memorial Mass in her honor next Saturday, September 25th at 10:00am at Holy Angels Church, 1322 Brown Street, Dayton Ohio 45409. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorials be sent to either the Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, Illinois, 60029 or to Circle Tail, 8834 Carey Lane, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162.

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Published by Denver Post from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Desch

14 Entries

Ann Sacksteder Meyer

September 26, 2010

Dear Desch Kids,
I was so sorry to learn this morning of your Mom's passing - I ran into Aunt Dot at Mass today and she let me know. Wish I could have been there yesterday to celebrate her wonderful life with you. I have such great memories of her! You are all in my prayers.

Joanne Cunningham

September 25, 2010

I am sitting at a B & B in Oregon wishing I was at the memorial service for my good friend and sharing my sadness with the Desch "kids". Please know that my heart is with you today and that I will miss Gerry!
Joanne

Tom & Sandy Vogel

September 24, 2010

We all loved your Mother very much and feel the incredible loss for your entire family. Gerry was my Mom's best friend. I know they enjoyed their times together going to dinner, for walks and to the theatre. Gerry would call me to talk and we shared so much...in fact, Gerry also loved my husband, Tom and tried her best to take him... What a hoot she was!
We will pray for your entire family and share your grief at thist time

September 24, 2010

Our family loved Gerry so much. We know that the friendships between our Mothers was deep and true. We cried and laughed together a lot. Gerry was always concerned for my Mom... AND she was also "in love" with my husband, Tom (and not afraid to tell him every chance she could!) HA!
We are deeply saddened at her passing and will keep your family in our prayers... Love, Tom & Sandy Vogel

September 24, 2010

Thinking of you all at this time. Wendell Ellenwood,The Ohio Union, OSU

September 24, 2010

Sending my condolences to Mike and the entire Desch family. You are a wonderful family, and I always enjoyed talking with your mom when I would run into her. She was very kind.
My heartfelt sympathies, Susie Danis Grossmann

Tom Ireland

September 22, 2010

I greatly enjoyed my many stimulating discussions with Gerry while she was here at MVCC. Gerry's matter-of-fact and very caring approach was refreshing and comfortable. I learned over time that she was a very loving person. I miss her and our conversations. I suspect that I will for a long time.

September 22, 2010

Truly a beautiful person. Gerry always had a smile or some wise insight. I hadn't seen her in years, yet somehow she always recognized my voice on the phone when I would call the MVCC. She will be missed, indeed.

Darin Mullins-chicago, illinois

Steve Husemann

September 21, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Gerry at MVCC before moving to North Carolina. It was a difficult time for Gerry due to her own health concerns and the loss of her son. Through it all, Gerry demonstrated a calm wisdom and her strength was an inspiration to all of us. My deep condolences to all of the Desch family.

Eileen Clark

September 20, 2010

To the entire Desch family,
When Chris and I were in high school, there were only a select number of parents that I wanted to emulate in my life. Gerry Desch was at the top of that list of incredible role models. You loss deeply saddens everyone in the Alter community who had the privilege to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Annabelle (Leyes) Clinger

September 20, 2010

Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Desch family on the loss of your wonderful mother. We will keep her and your family in our prayers.

September 20, 2010

I missed Gerry when I left MVCC for 'pastures new' but we still kept in contact by email and the occasional phone call. Gosh it is going to seem so strange not to get or send emails anymore. What a character but always the Lady. To the Desch family I send my sincere condolences........
Judi Stermer (currently Tullahoma, TN but soon to be Madison AL)

Leo Scholl

September 20, 2010

I have lost a friend and future lively discussions. She was always fun to talk, and ready to help me at her duties as the MVCC receptionist. I first met her about 17 years ago.

I am sorry to learn of her passing.

Leo Scholl
MVCC Community Cable TV Producer
Centerville, OH

P.S. I will miss her help, too!

Suzi Fischer

September 20, 2010

Our family will miss seeing Gerry at MVCC. She was so much fun! I loved bantering with her as we talked through our daily activities. She will be missed!

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