Margaret G

Reick

Margaret G. "Marty" Reick, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg. She was born on March 7, 1921 to Wilhelmina "Minnie" and Andrew Gramling. Marty was one of 13 brothers and sisters, who all preceded her in death and were waiting to greet her in heaven.
Marty graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1940. She moved to California in the early 1940's, where she worked in a factory during the war. Returning to Toledo, she married George W. Reick on September 3, 1945. Together, they raised five children, including two sets of twins. In addition to being full-time wife and mother during the day, she slipped off at night to work as a shipping and billing clerk at The Dundee Trucking Company.
Marty prided herself on her baking, and although she had lost most of her vision, she was still baking coffee cakes and cookies as recently as three weeks ago. Her independence was fiercely important to her, and we remain amazed at how long she was able to take care of herself in her own home. She was a strong and remarkable woman, and as she often said, "No one can ever say I didn't try!"
She was preceded in death by her husband George; daughter Patricia Reick and granddaughter Cyndee Jankowski.
Marty is survived by her children Robert (Pat) Reick, Roberta Jankowski, Ron Reick and Don (Deb) Reick; grandchildren Amy (Jeff) Matuszewski, Janna (Brian) Homer, Michelle (Steve) Demski, William (Leslie) Jankowski, Wendy Reick and Emily Reick; and eight great – grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Jean Gramling; many nieces and nephews; dear friend Madonna Stone; and Molly, the best dog in the world.
We would like to say a special "Thank You" to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg, who took exceptional care of Mom and us during her short stay there.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Sunday from 2 – 8 PM and Monday after 9 AM at the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 4227 Bellevue Rd where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. A scripture service will be offered in the funeral home Sunday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the charity of the donor's choice.