Jacqueline Gerding Obituary

GERDING

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Gerding passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. During her 80 years, Jackie was known for her kind heart, sense of humor and zest for life. She worked in the library at Libbey high school and other areas of the TPS system, and later volunteered at Flower Hospital. Her love of gardening was only exceeded by her love of her family.

Jackie was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty years, Gerald (Jerry) Gerding, who retired from the TPD as sergeant and later was chief of police at TMHC. Jackie is survived by her children, Pam (Brian) Dettelbach, Kathy (Bruce) Bowles, Nancy (Steve) Eldridge, and Tom (Nicole) Gerding. Granddaughters are Clair, Alissa, Emma, Sarah, and Rachel; grandsons are Chad, Sam and Adam; great-grandchildren are Tom, Nick and Sophia, with two more on the way.

There will be a memorial gathering at 1824 Dority Rd. on Sunday, February 24 from 2-4. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Arrangements by Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Home.

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Gerding

11 Entries

Fred and Natalie Johnson

March 8, 2013

Gerding Family,

I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. She was so dear
and sweet in everything she did and spoke.. I feel quite honored to have known both of your parents, through the TPD as well as being your fathers secretary at TMHC. We had so many good times and many special memories remain with me from those days. Our relationship was special as my husband was also a member of the TPD which provided for many stories of the good old days. Both of your parents were very special, we know there will be many love memories to share between all of you for years to come. May all of you carry on the beautiful legacy your parents had for one another.

February 27, 2013

Tom and Nicole,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I know you appreciate the time she was here with you and all of the memories you will always have. Take care of yourself and your family.
Karen Mollenkopf

Beth Howell

February 26, 2013

We send our love and prayers of comfort to the entire Gerding family. Jackie was just such an extraordinary lady, filled with love for her family and friends. She glowed with pride whenever she spoke about you. Jackie was so kind and helpful to Beth when she visited Toledo to take care of her own ailing mom. We draw some comfort in thinking that Jackie has rejoined Jerry, her lifelong sweetheart. Although it was far too soon from our standpoint, we guess that God needed a master gardenerer to make heaven bloom anew. Love, Beth & John Howell

Jan Baymiller Perrott

February 26, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Jackie. Even as a little kid, I remember thinking that your Mom and Dad were the most loving couple I'd ever known. You guys were SO good to your Mom as her health deteriorated; she knew you loved her very much. I think of her fondly and have to smile, knowing Jackie is again reunited with your Dad.

Gerry Daiber

February 25, 2013

Dear Gerding Family, Please accept my sympathy and prayers on your mother's death. We both worked at Libbey H.S. at the same time. May she rest in peace.

Adam and Melissa Kaplan

February 25, 2013

Melissa and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of Pam's mother. Jacqueline sounds like a lovely woman and we hope you will be comforted by the many memories you must have of her.

Cindy Zientek

February 24, 2013

Tom, Nicole, and family,
The loss of your mom is shared with all your friends. The memories that were made over the years, are there for you to cherish now. She will forever remain in your heart.

February 24, 2013

The Gerding Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May happy memories of your mother bring you comfort. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love from Sam, Gretchen & Joseph Black

Kylie & Dave Moore

February 24, 2013

Tom, Nic, Kath, Nancy, Pam & Family. We are so sorry for Mrs. Gerding's passing. (She would always correct me when I called her Mrs. Gerding; she would say, "You can call me Jackie honey."):)She was a LOVELY, sweet woman and had the warmest heart and sincere smile. Her angelic traits & legacy will live on through all of you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless you all. Love, Kylie, Dave and Elijah Moore

February 24, 2013

Kathy, Sarah and Rachel,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tony and Mary

Carol Maier-Reucher

February 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I really didn't know your mother but my father Roy H. Maier who was a police officer with your father on the Toledo Police Dept. and also then they worked in the police office at TMHC together. And my husband also knew your father as he too worked at TMHC as a custodian at the time your father worked there. And I never knew that your father passed so we are sorry for the family.

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