Gretchen Marie Blevins

Gretchen M. Blevins, age 73, of Perrysburg, OH passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born Gretchen Lewis on February 20, 1952 in Ellwood City, PA to John H. and Elizabeth M. (Johnston) Lewis. On February 1, 1975 she married the love of her life, Darrel W. Blevins in St. Louis, MO. Gretchen and Darrel raised 2 children and celebrated over 48 years of marriage until Darrel's passing in 2023.

Gretchen worked as a Registered Nurse most notably for St. Luke's Hospital 17 plus years. She was a woman of great faith and was an active member of St. Rose Catholic Church. Gretchen's ministries included President of the Altar Rosary Sodality, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and led many bible studies, just to name a few. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and playing card and board games. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Gretchen is survived by her children: Beth Turner of Swanton, John (Diana Murillo) Blevins of El Paso, TX, and stepdaughter, Michelle Blevins of Toledo. Grandchildren: Adrian, Ray, and Shelby Turner, also Byron Blevins. Siblings: Barbara, Peg, Darlene, John, Stephanie, and Christopher. In addition to her husband Darrel, she was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Timothy Lewis.

Family and friends will be received 4-7 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Marsh & Marsteller Funeral Home, 110 West Main Street, Luckey, OH. Rosary will be recited by Deacon Thomas Wray. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 Front Street, Perrysburg, OH. Celebrant will be Fr. George Wenzinger, Gretchen will be laid to rest next to Darrel in a Committal Service in St. Rose Cemetery, Perrysburg, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to: The Make a Wish Foundation or St. Rose Catholic Church.

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