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Jean (Martin)
Jean (Martin) Gercak passed away suddenly on October 5, 2015, at Flower Hospital. She was born January 23, 1933, in Toledo to George and Helen (Dunnigan) Martin. Jean attended St. Agnes Grade School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1951. Jean married John S. Gercak on February 23, 1957, and they had four children, John (Lyn) Gercak, Cathy (Ron) Draheim, Ellen (Brent) Welker, and James Gercak. Jean worked for Dana Corporation for 30 years and after retirement continued to work part-time, filling in as needed. She was a member of the Salesian Club, where she was a past president, and the Toledo Area Dana Retiree Association, serving on the board as secretary for many years. Jean was a volunteer at St. Anne's Hospital, Christ the King Church, and the Franciscan Center. Although she was very proud of her Irish heritage, Jean enjoyed the summer church festivals and the Polish music. She liked to dance the Polka, play Bingo, and was an avid sports fan. Jean and her husband, John, took many trips together including visits to Europe, England, and Hawaii and several cruises.
In addition to her husband, John and their children, Jean is survived by grandchildren, Matthew Braun, Mitchell and Kayla Gercak, Natalie and Daniel Draheim, and Megan, Lauren, and Riley Welker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Margaret Connor and Charlotte Ragg.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 8, 2015, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin Friday, October 9, 2015, with 9:30 a.m. prayers at the funeral home followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio, 2500 Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615. Online condolences may be shared at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Gercak
October 12, 2015
I am sorry. I worked with Jean at Dana at the FPS division. Very nice lady.
October 11, 2015
John & Family; Better late than never. I worked with Jean at Dana. Jean always went out of her way for us Sales guys. We all appreciated the little things she did. She will be missed.
Joe Vapnar
Bob Kowalski
October 10, 2015
John, you have my thoughts and prayers. I always remember Jean as a kind and gentle person, a caring mother to John and Jimmy, and a pleasant person to be with.
Dick Rynn
October 9, 2015
John & Family,
I am saddened to learn of Jean's passing. You and she had a wonderful life together. My prayer for you is that the memories you have will give you comfort in the future.
Dick Rynn
Todd Haynes
October 8, 2015
To the Gercak family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all, I have so many great memories from our days at Christ the King. Cherish all of the fond memories of the time you shared together.
God Bless.
Todd Haynes
October 8, 2015
John , so sorry to hear about Jean. Please share my condolences with your children. Carol(Gercak)Swenson..
Brian Welker
October 8, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sharon and jerry Fox
October 8, 2015
Jerry and I send our deepest sorrow for you and your family. I so enjoyed working with Jean. She was kind and considerate and so much fun.
October 7, 2015
Dear John, So sorry for your loss. You, Jean and your family are in my prayers.
Jack Koester
October 7, 2015
My dad worked with Jean at Dana, my prayers are with you all. Gary Ryan Kenosha Wisconsin
MaryAnn Gorka
October 7, 2015
Dear John and family.
So very sorry for your deep loss. Jean was a most special person who lighted many lives with caring and laughter. She will be sorely missed.
Mary Pat Carter Reifsnider
October 7, 2015
Dear John and Family, So sorry to read of Jean's passing. What a fun person Jean was with her million dollar smile. Everyone loved that Irish girl. Love, hugs, and prayers,
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