Louise Dragan
Louise “Lou” Dragan, born in Cleveland, on July 24, 1937, passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, at the age of 85. She was a longtime teacher and resident of Chester Township.
Louise began her teaching career in Garfield Heights, then spent 10 years at home raising her three children. She returned to the classroom and taught various grades for the next 24 years at West Geauga Schools, where she touched the lives of countless children.
While teaching, she ran many clubs and organizations, her favorite being director of the West Geauga Wolverettes for 10 years.
Louise enjoyed traveling with her husband, reading, gardening, making floral arrangements, spending time with her family and friends, and playing Solitaire.
Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Louise had a passion for helping others and was an active member of Saint Anselm Church, Christ Child Society and the Aquilegia Garden Club.
Louise is survived by her loving husband, John; daughters, Lynn Gallagher (Bill) and Nancy Daniels (Chuck); grandchildren, Brendan (Christen), Sean, Kaitlyn, Brooke and Chase; great-grandchildren, Brody and Brendan Jr.; and siblings, Dee Cowan, Fran Steigerwald and Dave Steigerwald (Jackie).
She was preceded in death by her son, Bob; and parents, Arnold and Genevieve Steigerwald.
Friends are welcome at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, from 4-7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at 11 a.m. (Please meet at church)
Interment at a later date at Chester Township Cemetery, Chesterland.
Donations can be made in Louise’s honor to the Parkinson’s Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org/.
Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
