Sharon Ann Gaeke

Sharon Ann Gaeke, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida on January 18, 2023. She was surrounded by her family.
She as born to the late Roy and Eileen (Turner) Browning in Dayton, Ohio. She had Roy "Stan", James "JD", John Browning, and one sister Nancy Hines. She graduated from Northmont High School in 1960.
Sharon was an astute business partner with her late husband, Paul Gaeke. Together, for over 35 years, they managed several companies in the Defiance, Ohio community. Sharon and Paul were involved in substance abuse programs and provided help to many struggling with addiction by opening their home to those in recovery. Sharon enjoyed adventure, traveling extensively with her husband and her girlfriends. She also loved her 12-acre farm, and her green thumb was undeniable. She garnered large circles of friends everywhere she went. She loved Peanut M&M's, playing cards, and her family.
Sharon is preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Gaeke, daughter Susan Gaeke, and two brothers Stan Browning and JD Browning.
She is survived by her three children: Paul M Gaeke, Christine Gaeke Torrence, Tess Gaeke; and five grandchildren: Cassie Torrence, Hayes Torrence, Paul JS Gaeke, Grace Gaeke and Ryan Gaeke she also leaves behind three sisters Nancy Hines, Jerrie Foster, Betty Schmiedt, and her beloved aunt, Linda North.