Schlenker, Gladys I, age 98, died peacefully the evening of October 11th in Ann Arbor. She was born in Washtenaw County to Lewis Nelson and Ila Mae Goff. In April 1937 she married Glenn W. Allen with whom she had two children. In December 1977 Gladys married Martin (Marty) E. Schlenker of Ann Arbor in St. Croix, V. I.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother George Nelson and sister Lois Phillips, both of California; her husband, Martin; and her son, Lewis (Skip) Allen. She is survived by her daughter, Janice; Marty’s children Jerry and Joanne; daughters-in-law Ann, Kathy, and Dianne. She is also survived by grandchildren Brett, Sandy, Craig, Megan, Jeffrey, Jacob, and Joel and several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Gladys had a wide variety of interests and was always eager to try new things. She loved kids and animals (except snakes!) and playing games. She had a great sense of humor, a ready smile, and could spot a Dairy Queen a mile away! While she will be sorely missed, what a blessing that God shared her with us!
When Covid allows, family and friends will share a memorial gathering.
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