Carolyn Muller Gedeon

Carolyn June Muller Gedeon passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife and beloved mother of two, Carolyn lived a life full of love, adventure, and connection. Carolyn was born March 19, 1957, in Cleveland to the late Robert and June (Knarr) Muller. She grew up in the Vermillion Lagoons, where her love of the water and passion for sailing was born. She spent her childhood zipping through Lake Erie in her Boston Whaler, waterskiing, swimming, and searching for lucky stones on the beach. She learned to sail at age 11 and spent nearly every weekend of her life racing sailboats. Her family moved to Westlake in her third year of high school, and she graduated from Westlake High School. Before she left for college, Carolyn taught sailing at Cleveland Yacht Club for two summers. At Bowling Green State University, Carolyn studied Business Administration. In an attempt to combine her business degree with her love of sailing, Carolyn pursued a career in boat sales. She left that career path and returned to teaching sailing, this time at the Offshore Sailing School in New York. She became interested in computers and returned to school to study computer programming. She accepted a position at Sterling Software in Ohio where she met her future husband of nearly 35 years, David Lee Gedeon. Carolyn and Dave got married May 5, 1990, at Highland Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and had "the most fun wedding ever." Soon, they began to build a beautiful family of their own. After her children were born, Carolyn left the professional workforce and embraced a full-time job of caring for her family. She volunteered frequently at her children's schools, where she became like a second mother to several of their friends. In the summer, Carolyn taught sailing at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club and then Edgewater Yacht Club. Carolyn encouraged everyone she met to embrace life's adventures. From whitewater rafting in New River Gorge, to zip-lining in Mexico, to hot-air ballooning in Arizona, Carolyn lived boldly and encouraged others to do the same. Her mother used to tell her, "I hope you have children, and they all join dangerous sports." June Muller wasn't far off, as Carolyn taught her own children to take chances and life to the fullest, often with her by their sides. She filled annual family vacations with thrilling activities, creating lifelong memories. Above all, Carolyn cherished her family and was a thoughtful and caring mother and grandmother. Known for her storytelling, genuine joy of life, and infectious laughter, she brought warmth and vibrancy to every gathering. Carolyn's legacy is one of courage, kindness, and an unrelenting zest for life. She will be profoundly missed, but forever remembered by all whose lives she touched. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, David Gedeon; children, Jacqueline (Joseph) Minerd, and David (Nicole) Gedeon; stepdaughter, Nina (Michael) Murphy; step-grandchildren, Melanie Murphy, Natalie Murphy, and Anthony Murphy; grandchildren, Andrew Minerd and Lucille Minerd; sister, Georgene Barger; brother, Frederick Muller; and stepbrother, Tal (Ann) Strean. Carolyn's visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at Monreal Srnick Funerals & Cremations. Her service will be on Saturday, Jan 4 at 11 am also at the Monreal Srnick Funerals & Cremations, 35400 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake, OH. Her final resting place will be in Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland.

Carolyn Muller Gedeon

March 19, 1957 - December 23, 2024

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