Person:Lena Gramling (1)

Lena H. Bosch, widow of the former police chief, Anthony A. Bosch, passed away peacefully in her home on December 11, 2002, surrounded by her family. Lena was born in Toledo on November 13, 1904, to Andrew and Wilhelmina Gramling (Gramling Meats). She was one of 13 children. Lena was a member of the first 4-year graduating class of the Notre Dame Academy. Following graduation she briefly worked for Hocking Valley Railroad and married Anthony Bosch on September 3, 1924. She was very devoted to her husband of 57 years and her family, always placing them before herself. Lena, a faith-filled woman, was a member of Gesu Parish for 59 years and was active in the parish's ministry of praise. To all who had the joy of knowing Lena, she was a gracious and gentle lady. Her many talents, positive attitude and sense of humor made her a special person to be around and why her home was always filled with family and friends. Lena is survived by her children, Tony (Pat) Bosch, Raymond (Joanne) Bosch, Peggy Martin, Sister Julie Marie Bosch, SND; grandchildren, Mary (Jim) Yark, Jill (Mike) Frenzel, Anthony (Rebecca) Bosch, Jackie (Joe) Fuleky, Cindy (Donald) Schuster, Debbie (Terry) Paul, Kim (John) Szymanski, Julie Louchs, Linda (Mark) Hertzfeld, James (Linda) Martin, Tony Martin, Gary Martin, Steve (Barb) Martin, Sue (Todd) Snyder; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; brother, James (Jean) Gramling and 2 sisters, Loretta Smith and Margaret Reich. Her husband, parents, 3 brothers and 6 sisters preceded her in death. We would like to thanks the many relatives, friends, neighbors, health care professionals and religious communities that helped make her last days bearable. Visitation will be Friday from 2-9 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Prayers will begin at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of the Resurrection at Gesu Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Contributions in Lena's memory may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame or Notre Dame Academy.