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Eugene SOMMER Obituary

SOMMER Eugene Eugene Sommer, age 88, of Toledo, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Mercy-St. Vincent-Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1922, in Toledo to Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Anna Loitz) Sommer. He was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. He was a long time member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Eugene was appointed to the Toledo Police Division on February 1, 1947 and retired, March 2, 1978, and held the high honor of wearing Badge # 1. He received numerous commendations throughout his career. When Elvis played at the Sports Arena, he was his bodyguard and "smuggled" Elvis out after the concert in the back of a Police tow truck and dropped him off at the Commodore Perry, without anyone knowing, while the crowds of screaming fans chased an empty limousine. Survived by sons, Louis (Carolyn) Sommer of Temperance, MI and Terry Sommer of Toledo; daughter, Sharon (Tom) Grzywinski of Toledo; grandchildren, Louie, Ryan (Erica) and Anthony Sommer, Stephanie (Geoff) Vansickle, Jennifer (Tim) Gallagher; great-grand children, Riley, Christian, John, Madison and Harry; sisters-in-law, Josephine Ellis and Graciela Sommer; nephews, John (Renee) Ellis, Kurt (Kim) Sommer and Erich (Debra) Sommer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose and brothers, Julian, Carl and Ray. Visitation and Services will be private for the Family. Entombment, Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Special thanks to Sylvester Tripplet, Shawn Vasquez and Family and Fred Laney for their caring and compassion. Blanchard - Strabler Funeral Home (419) 269-1111. Online condolences: blanchardstrabler.com

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2011.

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Bob Pigott

April 26, 2011

I worked with Gene on the Toledo Police Dept. In later years, my wife, Mary, and I would see Gene and Terry in Al Smith's and always reminisce about the good ole days on the force. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Freddie Saba

April 25, 2011

Lou, Terry, Sharon and Family, I'm sorry to hear about your Father. Gene will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and may God comfort and bless you in the days ahead.

April 23, 2011

Terry, Sharon and Louis

The three of you were so lucky to have a great father I have such wonderful memories of being at your house. Almost every day Eugene would take us someplace every night Terry and I. I was such a lucky boy to have him in my life. I didn't see my father very much but gene was always there you will always be in my heart forever. I will miss him dearly and I wish all of you the best, Terry. It's been a long time if you ever have a few minutes. Please get a hold of me and we'll just reminisce about the old days.

~Gary T. Jacob, Toledo, Ohio

Kevan Wendt

April 23, 2011

I remember having many conversations with Gene when I was a young officer with the TPD. He was always interesting and I always enjoyed his company.

Trinidad Gonzalez

April 23, 2011

Thanks for all the talks on the porch. I will miss you!

Little Friend Christmas Party

April 22, 2011

George and Michael Prephan w/ Gene

April 22, 2011

George Prephan and Gene

April 22, 2011

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