Geraldine Ann Fish

FISH, Geraldine Ann "Gerry", age 92, went to be with our Lord on September 20, 2015. Gerry was born January 6, 1923 to Gertrude and Frank Sasek in Alton, Illinois. Gerry graduated in 1939 from Marquette High School and worked for Standard Oil during WWII. She gave her time to many causes including Jaycees, Girl Scouts and March of Dimes which gave her the opportunity to meet Jonas Salk. An accomplished painter, seamstress and bridge player she shared her talents with many; but her best efforts she gave to building a loving family. She and George raised their family in various places throughout the Midwest, finally settling in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She moved to Kettering in 1998 and is a member of St. Albert the Great Parish. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George; daughter, Gerry Lee Fish; her parents; sister, Joanita Merkle; and brother, Gil Sasek. She is survived by her son, George Fish II of Indianapolis; daughters, Kathy Arquilla (Tom), Betsy Brown (Tim), Sue Ayers (Mike) and Margo Rubertus (Greg) all in the Dayton area. She was a proud grandmother of Mike (Jen) and Emily Ayers, Darren Brown, Kristen and David Arquilla, Rachel, Riley, Jack and Abby Rubertus, and great grandchildren Gavin and Victoria Ayers. She also is survived by brother, Ed Sasek of Alton; sister, Gert Tuckett of St. Louis; and special family friends Paul Curley and Greg Wood. Family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2015 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave, Kettering. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In memory of Gerry, donations may be made to St. Albert the Great Church.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429