Gloria Degen

Obituary of Gloria F. Degen

Gloria F. Degen, age 83, passed surrounded by family in her home on May 14, 2015. She was born in Spring Lake on November 23, 1931 to Estella (Brower) Frazee and Ernest Frazee. Gloria was a life time resident of Point Pleasant. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and volunteer. She taught Sunday School at Central United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She was also actively involved in many groups and activities with her children. Gloria and her husband enjoyed square dancing, camping, gardening, and meeting weekly with her friends. In 1951, Gloria married her high school sweetheart Arthur and lived in the home he built for them after returning from his military service in Korea. This is where she raised her children and watched her grandchildren grow. Gloria was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Arthur Degen (April 1, 2012). Survived by her son, Richard Degen and wife Nancy of Toms River, daughters; Debra (Degen) Mangiafico and husband Paul of Point Pleasant, Jeanne Degen of Point Pleasant Beach and Beth Degen of Point Pleasant. Along with her grandchildren, Eric Wagner, Brad Mangiafico, Stacey Degen, Lauren (Mangiafico) Avallone, Alison Fierst, Skyler Kummer, and Morgan Kummer. Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m., Monday, May 18 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road, where at 6:30 p.m. a service will held. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in her memory to either the Point Pleasant First Aid and Emergency Squad, 611 Laurel Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 or Central United Methodist Church, 729 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com
Monday
18
May

Visitation at Funeral Home

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 18, 2015
Pable-Evertz Funeral Home
901 Beaver Dam Road
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
Monday
18
May

Funeral Service

6:30 pm
Monday, May 18, 2015
Pable-Evertz Funeral Home
901 Beaver Dam Road
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States

Final Resting Place

Greenwood Cemetery
707 Schoolhouse Road
Brielle, New Jersey, United States
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