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Gary Reichelderfer Obituary

Gary E. Reichelderfer

COSHOCTON: Gary E. Reichelderfer, 67, of Fresno passed away at 6:27 A.M., Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Canton, OH.

Born November 8, 1945 in Circleville, he was the son of the late Eugene Henry and Frances Elizabeth (Brady) Reichelderfer.

A graduate of West Lafayette High School, Gary had attended business school in Columbus. For over 35 years he was employed by the former Coshocton General Electric Company in various capacities until his retirement in 2000.

For over 30 years, Gary had been a member of the Coshocton Elks Lodge #376. He also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #761 and the Coshocton County Sportmen's Club. Gary loved to hunt and enjoyed animals and all sports with the Pittsburgh Steelers being his favorite. Drag racing also was exciting to him.

On June 26, 1965 he married Mitzie L. Reiss who survives along with a daughter, Brookie L. Harrison of Fresno; special friend, Bryan Johnson; grandson, Patrick D. Harrison of West Lafayette; brother, Donald M. Reichelderfer of Fresno; two nephews and a niece; and Gary's special partner, Little Buddy Buttons.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Free Funeral Home, Coshocton with Pastor Neal Dearyan officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery in West Lafayette.

Calling hours will be held from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, prior to the funeral service at the Free Funeral Home.

Memoriums may be made to the Gary Reichelderfer Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 961, Coshocton, Ohio 43812. Envelopes are available at the Free Funeral Home.

The online guestbook may be signed at www.coshoctontribune.com.

Published by Coshocton Tribune on Jul. 21, 2013.
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Our hearts go out to you and your family. Ethan thinks a lot of his second family.

Terry / Cindy Moore

July 26, 2013

Dear Mitzi

I am so sorry about your loss. I had not been on the computer for several
days, so I just found out. Again I am so sorry. Love,

Sherry

July 25, 2013

Mitzi and family my deepest sympathy. I always considered Gary a friend and a great classmate. The Class of 1964 will miss him.

Paul Gardner

July 23, 2013

Brookie sorry for the loss of your dad. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. You & your mom & Patrick are in my prayers.

kim (Reynolds) Dillon

July 23, 2013

Mitzi, Brooke and Patrick,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of prayers and hugs to get through this tough time.

Butch & Denice Cochran

July 22, 2013

Mitzie,Brooke and Patrick, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers. Think of you often. Sincerely Rene' McCune

Rene' McCune

July 22, 2013

Mitzi and family, so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jill Grace

July 22, 2013

Mitzi, and family, sorry to hear of Gary's passing, thoughts and prayers for the family!

John Harsh

July 22, 2013

Brooke,I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Mardis

July 22, 2013

Mitzi, Brooke, and Family
I am so very sad to hear about Gary passing. We are cousins and although I hadn't seen him in years, he will be greatly missed. Gary was a wonderful man whose memory will never die. My prayers are with you and your family.

Susie (Brady) Porter

July 21, 2013

Mitzi, Brooke and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He will be missed. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

Sheila Blakley

July 21, 2013

Mitzie and Family...sorry to have heard of Gary's passing...please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve & Vickie Bryan

July 21, 2013

Dear Mitzie & Brooke, We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We know he will be sadly missed. We wish to send to you all 'Our Deepest Condolences'.

Robert E. & Shirley M. Simmons

July 21, 2013

Mitzi and family,
So sorry to hear about Gary.
Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.
Mike,Sandy(King) and Tommy Patterson

July 21, 2013

Mitzie, I am sad to read of Gary's passing. You and Brooke are in my prayers. Remember the good times and celebrate his life.

Darlene Gress

July 21, 2013

My God Bless the family. john hothem

July 21, 2013

Patrick & family, I am sorry for your loss. May the good memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

Faith Young

July 21, 2013

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