Gloria Ann Slayton, of New Haven, entered her Heavenly home to celebrate her 77th birthday on September 19, 2019. Born on September 19, 1942, in Marion, Wisconsin, she was a daughter of the late Emil and Frieda Riske. She was a hardworking farm girl that loved God, her family, and the Green Bay Packers. Gloria was very talented at knitting and crochet; she was loved and admired by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Gloria's gentle, loving spirit and incredible sense of humor will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard Slayton; children, Terry (William) Dillon, Richard Slayton Jr, Scott (Deborah) Slayton, and Kim Slayton; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Hilda Glocke, Joyce Nowack, and Carl (Karen) Riske. She was also preceded in death by her beloved great-grandson, Drandon Reinking-Arroyo; three sisters, and one brother.
A small graveside service will be 10am, Monday, September 23, at Riverview Cemetery, 11425 Carroll Road, Churubusco. A celebration of Gloria's life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to the Centers for Autism, Fort Wayne. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne. For online condolences please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
