Alexander "Al" GERKOVICH

GERKOVICH Alexander "Al" Alexander "Al" Gerkovich, 92, of Perrysburg, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He was born June 28, 1918, in Kansas City, KS, to Radi and Helen (Terbovich) Gerkovich and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering. Al served our country in the U. S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Rose Marie Dolinar on July 10, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Al began his fifteen year career with Hobart Corporation in Kansas City and in 1972 was transferred to the Toledo Area as Regional Manager. After his retirement, he began working in maintenance for the Perrysburg Schools. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society; the American Legion Post No. 28, the VFW Post No. 6170 and the Maumee Elks Lodge BPOE No. 1850. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Tanglewood. He volunteered at the Way Public Library and was also a member of the Perrysburg Democratic Club. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Marie; daughters, Peggy Heilman of Perrysburg and Tricia (Mike) Schwind of Lansing, KS; son, Michael (Stephanie) Gerkovich of Broken Arrow, OK; thirteen grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-step grandchildren; and brothers, Nicholas and Duke Gerkovich, both of Kansas City, KS along with many dear nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his son, Danny M. Gerkovich; parents; brothers, Mike and Pete; and sister, Mary Gerkovich. Friends will be received from 3-8 P.M. on Thursday, December 9, 2010, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E South Boundary, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where scripture services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 10, 2010, at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Inurnment will be private in St. Rose Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Rose Church Building Fund. Condolences may be made directly to the family by visiting www.witzlershank.com . The family wishes to thank Heartland of Perrysburg, St. Luke's ER & ICC and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their compassionate care and support.