ALEXANDER, Germaine Evelyn (Brunner), 70, of Lockbourne, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025.
Germaine was born on November 8, 1954, to the late Clifford Brunner and Catharine Louise (McGonigle) in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated West High School in 1972. While in high school, she met her beloved husband of nearly 52 years, Earl Eugene Alexander, on a blind date.
Germaine touched the lives of many throughout her life. She spent numerous years working as a teacher's aide with special needs children. Germaine spent the first 33 years of her life as a West Side resident and always championed the neighborhoods. In her spare time, she volunteered at the Holy Family soup kitchen, visited widows, and lovingly welcomed her children's friends. Her greatest joy was her five grandchildren, and her love for them was immeasurable. Her emphasis on education left a lasting impression on her children, all of whom earned their college degrees.
She is preceded in death by her father, Clifford Brunner; mother, Catharine Louise (McGonigle); sisters, Lynn Banker and Barbara Geiger; dear friend Gayle Timlin; and numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Earl Eugene Alexander of Lockbourne; son, Andrew, and his wife, Jonn (Chindavong), of San Francisco, CA; daughters, Megan (Jeffrey) Huffman of Grove City, and their two daughters, Cora and Quinn; Kate (Matthew) Bentley of Grove City, and their three children, William, Beatrice, and Luke; sister, Becky (Mayer) of Ashville; and brother, Clifford "Skip" Brunner of Grove City, and dear friend Christine Smith. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, for whom she had an equally impactful influence.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 14, at the Grove City Vineyard Church, 3005 Holt Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. Receiving will be held from 1030 – 1200, service at 1200 with fellowship and light refreshments to be held after.
Friday, March 14, 2025
10:30am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Grove City Vineyard Church
Friday, March 14, 2025
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Grove City Vineyard Church
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