October 31 , 2024 The Beacon • 7
Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder , 92 , formerly of Warsaw , passed away Sunday , October 27 , 2024 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation .
He was born September 24 , 1932 at home in Clark Twp ., Coshocton Co . to the late Perry and Bernice ( Fox ) Gamertsfelder . He was a graduate of Clark High School in 1950 , and served as a US Army Sergeant in the Korean War . He was blessed to be married to Reva ( Swartz ) Gamertsfelder on December 16 , 1956 . She preceded him in death in 1995 . He remained faithful to her until the end .
Gordon was proud to be a dairy farmer until retiring at the age of 62 . He was a lifetime member and Deacon at Clark Twp . Baptist Church . He will be remembered by many for his love and service to God as a Gideon . He was a faithful follower and disciple of Jesus , his Lord and Savior , through his service with prison ministry , handing out bibles to
Obituaries Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder
Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder
local schools and colleges , and filling in for ministers on Sunday mornings as a Gideon speaker .
He is survived by three children , Nancy Brown , Gordon “ Rusty ” ( Paula ) Gamertsfelder , and Amy Beery ; eight grandchildren , Brian ( Charlene ) Brown , Rachel ( Eddie ) Geary , Joshua ( Stephanie ) Gamertsfelder , Nathan Gamertsfelder , and Jeremy ( Brittany ) Gamertsfelder , Steven ( Heidi ) Beery , David ( Mikasa ) Beery , and
Sarah Beery ; ten greatgrandchildren ; and nine great-great-grandchildren .
In addition to his parents and wife , he was preceded in death by an older sister , Mary Ashcraft ; and older brothers , George and Dale Gamertsfelder .
He lived a full and happy life first and foremost as a good and faithful servant of God , a loving and caring husband , the best father and role model , and a fun and loving hearted “ Pappy ”. Rest in peace , and watch over us as you always have . You will always be loved and live on in our hearts and one day we will join you in Heaven . “ Well done , good and faithful servant .” -Matthew 25:21
A private burial will take place at Blissfield Cemetery . Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements . FischerFuneralHome . com
Memorial gifts may be made to the Gideons in memory of Gordon R . Gamertsfelder .
Lee Frances Bown , age 82 , of Coshocton , passed away on Monday , October 21 , 2024 . She was born on May 26 , 1942 , in Coshocton to the late Lowell and Beatrice ( Caton ) Derbyshire .
Lee received her Bachelor ’ s Degree and was a Dental Hygienist before retiring . She married David Bown and spent 50 years of marriage together before he passed away on October 4 , 2014 .
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coshocton for many years . She enjoyed reading , swimming at CHS , and helping with the Community Choir .
Lee is survived by her son , Troy ( Char ) Bown of Coshocton , three nieces and special friends Debbie Wallace , Kay Farrell , Paula
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Along with her parents and husband , Lee is preceded in death by her sister Linda Chilcote and brother Jerry Derbyshire .
Calling hours were held on Monday , October 28 , 2024 , from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home . A graveside service was held on Tuesday , October 29 , 2024 , at 10:00 am at Roscoe Cemetery .
For those who wish , memorial donations may be made in Lee ’ s name to the Community Choir .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . givendawson-paisleyfh . com .
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