Mary F. (Rodenhauser) Gibson

Mary F. Gibson, 83, of Fremont, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. She was born on January 1, 1928 in Sandusky, OH to Edmund A. and Marian H. (Scheid) Schaefer. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Clyde High School and had attended Bowling Green State University. On August 19, 1950 she married Richard Rodenhauser who preceded her in death in August 1988. On October 13, 1990 she married George Gibson in Fremont and he survives. Mary was a kind, loving, caring mother to all four of her children, especially her son, Greg. As a devoted grandmother, she enjoyed attending all of her grandchildrens activities.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and an active volunteer with many different activities. Mary was a member of the Golden Threads, Womens Junior Federation, the Fremont Child Study Club and the Clyde Class of 1945. Mary delivered mobile meals, was active with the Soup Kitchen and was a former member of the Fremont Country Club for 30 years.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are children, Becky (Larry) McElfresh, Laurie (Bill) Halm, Paul Greg Rodenhauser and Andy (Arrel) Rodenhauser all of Fremont; nine grandchildren, Dawn, Luke and Eve McElfresh, Monica (Alex) Frankel, Nick (Katie) Halm, Kelly (Dane Dudley) Halm, Jake (Julia) Halm, Derek & Arland Rodenhauser and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Halm; sister, Edwina (Lloyd) Miller of Tiffin. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 3-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. Services will be held on Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. Pastor Paul Gruetter will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Sandco Industries in Marys memory.