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Gretchen Oneail Obituary
On Thursday, September 10, 2020 Gretchen Oneail at 45 years old, wife, mother, daughter and sister, joined her beloved father (Dr. Carl V. Dreyer) in Heaven. Gretchen will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend, Steve; their precious son, Garrett; by her mom, Katie Oneil; and by her brothers and sister, Patrick, Kevin and Bridget. She will also be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.
She was born in and raised in Toledo. Wildly talented and creative, Gert was a skilled artist who loved primarily loved painting horses, but also loved her frogs and other critters. As an avid collector of model horses, she also became a well-known award-winning Equine Design Artist for the Breyer and Peter Stone model horse companies. She loved being outdoors, enjoyed fishing, camping, and working in her flower garden. Gert was a beautiful individual who deeply cared about her friends and family and we all will miss her smile, unique sense of humor, and presence in our lives; although she is gone from this world, we realize she has finally found peace and is now free from her pain.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) and a brief private family memorial service will follow. The memorial service can be viewed via live stream at 6:30 p.m. by visiting Gretchen's Tribute Wall on her page at walkerfuneralhomes.com, where condolences and fond memories can also be shared with her family. There will be a celebration of her life immediately after the conclusion of the service at Brookwood Metropark, 5604 Swan Creek Dr., Toledo, OH 43614.
Rest in peace; you are at home and God will hold you near. You will remain in our hearts for forever never to be forgotten.
Contributions in her name are suggested to: The Metroparks of Toledo (https://metroparkstoledo.com/get-involved/donate/) Or The Northwest Ohio Food Bank (https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gretchen Oneail
Heather Johnston
September 16, 2020
Steve, Garrett and her family and friends,
I sincerely heartbroken at such a huge loss of Gert!! Her memory will linger for years to follow due to he loving, warm and caring heart and also her beautiful creations she brightened our world and lives with. My love to you all.
Heather Johnston
My karaoke buddy!!
Tony/Nancy Leo
September 16, 2020
Steve and Garrett and families - Tony and I are so sorry to hear about Gretchen. She is a sweet soul and will be missed terribly. Treasuring the times we were able to spend visiting with your family and all the great family pictures we enjoyed looking at last January/Feb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Tony and Nancy Leo
Kara McHugh
September 15, 2020
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss! Love and miss you. Sorry I wasn't able to be there for you,but please know you and your son are in my thoughts.
Jerry Jankowski
September 14, 2020
We remember Gretchen's graphic designs and art that helped make the fishing derbies at Oak Openings a success. Our sincere sympathy to Steve and family. May she rest in peace.
Jerry and Karen Jankowski
Greg Pollauf
September 14, 2020
Steve, Janet and I are so sorry for the loss of Gretchen. She was a sweetheart and will be missed at our DU banquets especially without all her beautiful creations. Our prayers are with you and your family. Your friends Greg and Janet Pollauf
Sue Ellen Tetlak
September 14, 2020
Steve, Garrett and those that love Gretchen, I am so sorry for your loss.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, but I remember Gretchen with joy and happiness as part of some of my favorite memories of young adulthood.
My heart is with you all.
Jen/Andy Richardson/Haas
September 14, 2020
Steve & Garrett (and family),
Thinking of you all with love and support. Gretchen will be missed and thought of often.
Saunders family
September 13, 2020
Steve and Garrett, our deepest and heartfelt condolences. We will always remember Gretchen and the time we got to spend with her. Our prayers for both of you , the families and everyone that knew her. God Bless.
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Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623
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