Nelda Estella Gladden

Nelda E. Gladden, 83, of Genoa, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Heartland of Perrysburg, following a long illness. She was born April 18, 1937 in Sandusky, Ohio to Fred and Florentina (Welling) Dorfmeyer. She married William D. Gladden in Luckey, Ohio on August 29, 1954 and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2011. Nelda had been an active member of the Clay-Genoa Volunteer Fire Dept. Firettes for many years, helping with the Genoa Homecoming. She was a dietician at the Genoa Care Center for a number of years and in her younger years she was a Cub Scout leader and volunteer for the High School Honor Society. Nelda was a member of the Genoa Senior Citizens and was admitted to the Ottawa County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Survivors of Nelda include her children, Kevin (Suzanne) Gladden, Denise (Bill) Berndt, Brian Gladden and Jason (Rebecca) Gladden; grandchildren, Sy (Alissa) Gladden, Andrew (Amy) Gladden, Maggie Gladden, Alyssa Berndt, Adam Berndt, Josh Gladden, Brandon Gladden, Brianna Gladden, Nathaniel Gladden and Madison Gladden; along with 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; infant daughter, Martha Jane; and dog, Sassy. The family will be holding a private service and burial for Nelda due to the Covid Virus situation. Burial will be in the Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be to the Allen-Clay Joint Fire Dist., Station #36, 101 E. 6th Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Genoa, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.