Gretchen Glick Falknor

Falknor, Gretchen G., age 87 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. Gretchen was born on April 11, 1933 in Ashville, Ohio to the late Rev. Henry and Helen Tessmer Glick. She is survived to her loving husband of 64 years, Dale B. Falknor, married on June 30, 1956; Son, Kent R. (Carolyn) Falknor; granddaughters, Madeline and Abbey; her brother, David T. Glick; and nieces, Ellen Hestand and Christine Cameron. Gretchen was a graduate of Norwalk High School in 1951 and earned a B.S. Ed from Capital University in 1955. She taught school in Norwalk, Columbus and Centerville. She enjoyed retirement in Lakeside, Ohio and Naples, Florida. She was a long time member of the Lakeside Chautauqua Community, Catawaba Island Club, Port Clinton, Ohio and the Naples Yacht Club in Naples, Florida. She was also active in the Dayton and Naples Councils on World Affairs and an active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, Dayton, Ohio and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida. She also served as President of Capital University Alumni Association. Private funeral service. Contributions may be made to Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440 or Capital University Attn: Advancement Services, 1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com