Denise Gunnerson

Denise Gunnerson, age 70, passed away into the arms of the Lord on December 31, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Douglas Gunnerson; Her brothers Joseph Kuchta, Ric Kuchta; her children, David (Elle) Gunnerson, Adam (Heather) Gunnerson, Jennifer (Brian) Murphy, Stephanie Gunnerson; her grandchildren, Dylan Linklater, Anna Gunnerson, Stephen Gunnerson, Ashley Drzewicki, Bettina Gunnerson, Violet Murphy, Emmeline Murphy, William Croasmun, Ethan Croasmun, Henry Croasmun.

Denise was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, on April 19, 1951, and married Douglas in 1971. Denise lived a full life, filled with personal and professional accomplishments. She became a legal secretary in high school. Later, she was the driving force behind the first computer lab at Heritage Christian School in Canton, OH, where she taught English and Math for many years. Denise ended her professional career as a licensed nursing home administrator in Massillon, OH.

Denise accepted the Lord in her early teen years and served Him for the rest of her life. She was a person of great action when people were in need, and both family and friends greatly benefited from her generosity.

Denise had an exceptional talent for giving gifts to others, and she did so as a joyful expression of her love. The wellbeing of her family, especially her children and grandchildren, was the heartbeat of her life. She was an extremely proud Mother and Grandmother and would stop at nothing to advance her loved ones. Denise was lovingly devoted to the welfare of her Mother and Father in law before their passing and honored their lives with her service.

Viewing will be from 4:00-5:00p.m. on Monday, January 10th followed by the Funeral Service at 5:00p.m. at the Arlington Church of the Nazarene, 1057 Triplett Blvd, Akron 44306. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arlington Church of the Nazarene Servant Fund.