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Gary Ashbaugh Obituary
BREMEN: Gary L. Ashbaugh, 60, of Bremen, went to join his parents in heaven on July 10, 2011. Gary was born on May 2, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Lewis and Jean (Frazier) Ashbaugh of Bremen.
Gary was a member of the American Legion Post 376, Junction City and the Amvets, Post 51 in Thornville. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed since 1978 and was very devoted to his work. For those who knew him well, they would say "Gary loved 'dirt' ".
He leaves behind his sons, Chad Ashbaugh of Logan and Ryan (Lindsay) Ashbaugh of Lancaster; daughters, Lisa Sells and Tara (Berk) Bobo, both of Bremen; grandchildren, Cody (Danielle), Tazz, Brittany and Jesse Ashbaugh, Samantha and Gregory Sells, Brooke, Berkie and Bryant Bobo; sisters, Carol Todd, Diane (Bill Hunt) Ashbaugh-Lyons, Tammy (Randy) Knox; brother, Dee (Leisl) Ashbaugh; nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Josh, Shayla, Caitie, Lewis Grant (Taylor); great niece and nephew, Allyssa and Quinten; and many close friends.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, July 13 from 4 til 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort Street, Bremen. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the funeral home with Marsha Ashbaugh officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Morgan Funeral Home to assist with funeral expense. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Ashbaugh
Carol
July 6, 2025
Gary you are missed as much today as the day you left us. Love you.
Woodard Family
August 5, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Gary was a good man who was always willing to help us out when we needed work done and we will always remember his big smile.
Carpenter
August 5, 2011
Awfull Quiet on my Road lately,I miss my friend.Sometimes I can still hear that air horn blastin from behind me when I mow along the road. lol!!!
catherine plank chevalier
July 28, 2011
so sorry chad to hear about your dad if u need to talk or a shoulder to lean on i am here and am your best friend always call me 740-684-2431 any time ok love u your friend catherine ps tom and his wife said to tell u their love and prayers are with u ect. catherine plank chevalier and family
July 22, 2011
I was sorry to hear of Garys death. I went to school with him he was a great guy..He will be missed..Betty Woodside
Larry Trimmer
July 22, 2011
Chad and family sorry for your loss we had great times at the berne you will always be remembered Rest In Peace
Don Smith
July 20, 2011
went to school together sorry to see you go. God Bless
Tammy Anderson
July 19, 2011
Gary
What a shock when I had heard you had passed. Seems like I have known you all my life. I remember living in the trailor court down by Sugar Grove on 33. You made life fun for not only me but my sister and brothers and every other kid that lived there. I remember all of us kids waiting for your truck to pull in and us all chasing it home with your horn blowing to amuse us because we knew you would be excited to see all of us and come out to the playground and play and act like a kid with us all. We all loved you then and still did as we grew up and your family and ours both moved from there to Bremen. Your family and mine had been friends for over 40 years. I remember you putting in Dads pond and all of us eating together and pouring down the Pepsi's and all of us kids playing while you and Dad cut up trees and my Dads leg. I remember how sad you where when my Dad passed because you losted your good friend. Now we are all sad because we lost ours. I hope You and Dad are up there in Heaven making each other laugh the way you did down here with those pranks and jokes you to use to say and pull. Rest in Peace my friend you are going to be greatly missed by my family and all that new and loved you. I will never forget how good you was to all of us kids as we where growing up Thank You for your kindness.
Love Always
Tammy (Braglin) Anderson
Dick Evener
July 19, 2011
You only get to meet one Gary in your life, he made my gravel driveway look like an airport runway when he got done with it. I live less than a mile from him and I could always tell when he drove by, hammer down and heading for his next job, loud and proud...
I'll miss that man but I'll always think that he was happier than you and I, it seemed that he knew just a little bit more than you did and you were the better for it.
My sincere condolences to all of the family for the loss of such a wonderful man, he truly was one of a kind.
Carri McCandlish
July 18, 2011
As I read through these entries, I have tears going down my cheeks. When I first met your dad, He scared me, As years went by, I realized he was not the scarey guy that grumbled at Lisa and I in the 7th grade. You 4 are very fortunate to have had your dad. I am glad that I have been as close to your family that I have. You all stick together in times of need and are there for each other (and that is so very special). Your dad was a great guy and is very proud of all of you.
Ray & Judy Stemen
July 17, 2011
Our condolences and prayers go to the entire family of Gary who will be sadly missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
carol todd
July 16, 2011
My Love,Heart & Prayers all go out to Chad-Lisa-Tara(Berk)-Ryan(Lindsay)and to my Great-Nieces and Nephews. I guess what sticks out is when I tracked Gary down after I returned from Guam. He was down on Rt. 312 loading a mower. I walked up and told him I had missed him and I needed a bear hug. I always had to ask but he always gave it. When I'd got homesick I always went to Bremen and looked him up. I will miss seeing Gary and I loved him. I'm only a phone call away if you need anything.
My Love to You all----Aunt Carol
Jeff & Siqing Burrow
July 16, 2011
Glad I got to meet your Dad last year when he helped work on our pond. Very sorry to hear about his passing.
Scott & Vicky Collins
July 16, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May God bring you peace during this difficult time.
From neighbors of Dee & Lei
Gina Johnson
July 15, 2011
Deepest most heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
Gina, Emily and Raina
July 14, 2011
~~Gary always had a smile and a story~~ ~~~ Very sad for your families loss~~~ ~~~R.T. Pugh Motor Transportation, Inc~~~
Joe and Sandy Collins
July 14, 2011
Sorry for the families loss. He will
be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy.
Amy Kennedy-Cenci
July 14, 2011
Chad, I am sorry for your loss of your dad. He was such a great friend to many. I am sorry I didnt get to the services but you and the family have been in my prayers>
jeff hinerman
July 14, 2011
our condolences from the whole crew at ABC DRIVETRAIN. gary always livened up the shop every time he walked in the door,and always had a good story to tell at recess time. sadly missed but never forgotten.
Penny Watts
July 14, 2011
Chad Thoughts and prayers with you and all your family during this sad time.
Always remember to remember the good times, the laughing times, and each and every smile. Time will heal all wounds and lessen the sadness.
The Throckmortons and Penny Watts Families
Janet Harvey(Pargeon)
July 14, 2011
Gary Lee was a very special person. So very proud of his kids. He was always talking to me about his kids. He was so tough on the outside and so very kind inside with the biggest heart. Good Bye My Friend
courtney kourim {chrysler}
July 13, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss and if you guys need anything please let us no. Your family is is Our Thoughts and Prayers. Love Brian,Courtney,Kaylie,Coebe,Ally Kourim
Ferd Martin
July 13, 2011
Chad,sorry to hear about your Dad! He was a great Man, who would always make me laugh everytime I was around him!! Hang in there! Rest in Peace Gary
July 13, 2011
sorrey about your dad CHAD,LISA AND TARA FROME ,ROBERT HAMILTON AND FAMILEY ''.
July 13, 2011
I worked with Gary at Bremco and had just visited with him at the Legion. Our sympathy to the family. Sincerely- Mike Mohler
July 13, 2011
Rest in Peace Gary
From: Kallimanis Family
Chuck Keller
July 13, 2011
Sorry for your loss, our deepest smypathy. Gary, Thank You for your service to our Country.
VFW Post 3761 Baltimore.
Tresia Bramblette
July 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with The Ashbaugh Family, words can not express our sadness on the loss of Gary. He will be missed very much.
Edwin McCandlish
July 13, 2011
Sorry for your loss and you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tanya Carpenter-Hollon
July 13, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Gary's family. I just saw Gary a couple weeks ago after many many years. Same ol Gary full of rottenness with a big old smile. I don't think he ever knew a stranger..R.I.P..
July 13, 2011
REST IN PEACE GARY.
RON & ANDREA SEYMOUR
Jody Call
July 13, 2011
Gary was a wonderful man! He always watched out for us Gals at our favorite watering hole. Our deepest smypathy!
Jody Call
July 13, 2011
Gary was a wonderful man! He always watched out for us Gals at the favorite watering hole. Our deepest sympathy!
Frances Daubenmier
July 13, 2011
Gary was always quite the character, all through school and the rest of his life. He always thought of others first and enjoyed his work. I was fortunate to see Gary again at our
40th class reunion He was just the same guy I remembered from school. My heartfelt sympathies to all of the family and hope you treasure all the good memories.
Jo and James Ross
July 13, 2011
Chad and family,
Rosco and I are truly sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed.
Kathy Kellenbarger
July 13, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to Gary's family and Dee. Gary was always so helpful to me when I needed any work done.
Kathy Kellenbarger
Peg Bathalter
July 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I met Gary 23yrs. ago when he did work at our new home. Gary had such a great sense of humor and would give you the last penny he had if you needed it.God Bless
Pork , Judy VanAtta
July 13, 2011
Are prayers go out to the Ashbaugh family, Gary had a kind heart and will be sadly missed.
July 13, 2011
Gary was such a hard-working man. My dad really thought a lot of him & said that his accident was a terrible thing to happen to him. You all have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Susie & Rodney Hambel & Ted Courtright
Kelly Brown
July 12, 2011
Our condolences go to the family. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you all.
The Brown Family
rodney tammy nash
July 12, 2011
i met gary about 13 years ago at our favorite watering hole the berne staion. he was cleaned up ready to go out on the town. i noticed he had old tennis shoes on. about an hour of talking and conversation he was convinced no one would look at his shoes. and if it bother me that much maybe i should buy him some new shoes. so i threw down a 50 dollar bill for him to get a new pair. the follwing day he bought me back the change. of 30dollars and some odd cents. and showed me his new velcrow shoes. there after for a long time he bragged abut how nash bought him a new pair of shoes. (gary and i had fun with this for years to come). i wish i had the opportunity to do it again. i love you and will miss you for ever friend. keep the dirt flying. thanks for every thing you have ever done for me
Bev McFarland
July 12, 2011
Gary was one of a kind and Bremen won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 12, 2011
Our condolences to the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Chief and Mrs. Joe Westenbarger
heather hardwick
July 12, 2011
Heather Hardwick & Family
kevin kellenbarger
July 12, 2011
i have known Gary and the Ashbaugh family for a long time. My prayers go out to all for the loss of a good man & friend. may god bless all…
rose shaver
July 12, 2011
We went to school together,hadn't seen each other for years till we ran into one another at New Salem. Thanks to you we went to our 40th Class Reunion. I'll never forget. Thanks for helping me out. I will truely miss our friendship.Thank God I got to hear voice Friday night. Tom and me love you man. Rose Shaver & Tom Rice
Heidi Shreyer Taylor
July 12, 2011
To all the Ashbaugh children,
I was so sad to hear of the untimely passing of a good man with a great laugh that would do anything for anyone. This community will not be the same with out him. Prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Theresa Vinson
July 12, 2011
Our condolences to the family and friends. Gary was always there when you needed help.he will be greatly missed.
Amy Schrader
July 12, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Denise King-Herles
July 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed by alot of people. I feel lucky to have known him.
Teresa Moyer
July 12, 2011
Tammy, Shayla, Randy
Sorry for your loss
July 12, 2011
I will miss you. 27 years ago, you practically buillt our place.. you were a hoot. 27 years you and that big truck flew up my road..spewing dust and you laughing like a crazy man... I find this so hard to believe.. Whenever i needed something,, you would help.. I am deeply saddened.. as i know your family is.. They have my prayers during this hard time ...Susie Graves
Mandi Gray
July 12, 2011
Ryan, You and your family are in my prayers!
July 12, 2011
Chad, Ryan, Lisa & Tara, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Gary had a way of making people smile, he will be missed.
Bob & Barb VanAtta
Bonnie (Hill) Baers
July 12, 2011
Carol, Dee, Diane, Tammy & Family -- So saddened to hear about Gary. Like I said to Carol, Gary would have done anything for anybody & that's what made him so special. I know my family will miss him. He was one of the few people that would bring a smile to your face every time you talked to him. Seemed like he was always working... Last time I saw Gary, he was dragging a pine tree down Mulberry Street!
Holli Smith
July 12, 2011
Tara and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holli Smith
Craig & Susan Dennis
July 12, 2011
Deepest Sympathy To The Ashbaugh Family. Gary Will Be Missed. R.I.P Gary
Steve & Carrie Bosch
July 12, 2011
Ryan,Lindsay and family
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories & joyful times together - Prayers are with you all
With Love & Blessings
Steve & Carrie Bosch
Daniel, Jaime & Reese Shirey
July 12, 2011
The Bobo Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
-Your old neighbors, Daniel, Jaime & Reese Shirey
Lois Huston
July 12, 2011
The roads in Rushcreek Township will not be the same without "Crash Ashbaugh" running up and down them! Gary will be greatly missed by many of us in the community who have know him since childhood. Such a dedicated, hard working man who was willing to lend a hand to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of great loss...........Lois + Ronnie Huston
chad
July 12, 2011
you was the hardest working man i will ever have new you tout me so much yes we had are diffrences from time to time and i would not change it for the world love u more than words could ever say and some day we will meet again ther is no one that will ever b able to fill your shoes r.i.p dad love ya IF HEAVEN WASNT SO FAR AWAY
Noel "Gabby" Stephenson
July 12, 2011
I remember Gary from his younger days, as a fellow rider,and veteran I am sorry for your lose. As far as liking "Dirt", that was the first image that came to mind when I got the news, the last few time I saw him, Gary it looked like he had taken a bath in brake dust. Both living and dying doing the things he liked, makes it easier to see his passing.
drew and michelle wright
July 12, 2011
warmest wishes and deepest sympathy to the families and friends. may you have peace in knowing he is in a better place.
Sarah (Snider) Moore
July 12, 2011
He was a good buddy i will miss him. tara and chad im so sorry.
Therese Green
July 12, 2011
Gary you were so full of life! I will miss you going by and honking your big truck. Or if you saw us out front, stopping your big blue truck on a dime just ot chat or ask how we were doing. My first memory of you is when i had a big fire going in the garden area of our yard, you came in thru the pine trees and told me your were the fire marshall and i had to have a permit to have a big fire like that, lol. Although i knew who you were by hearing all about you before meeting you. After that everytime i would see you, you would always have something funny to say to make me laugh. You will be saddly miss in this neighborhood! You were as big as life itself and the world was YOUR world. You were one of the hardest workers i have ever know, always into something,lol.
My heart goes out to all of your family and friends because they are now missing one of the biggest parts of their family. You never knew a stranger. RIP big guy!
Therese Green ~ Bremen, Ohio
Jim Carpenter
July 12, 2011
I am so sorry for the family. Gary Had a huge heart for the people he liked.He was my first friend when I moved to Bremen and stuck with me.I will miss him and his HUGE sense of humor.Hardest working Man I ever knew.
Dixie Hardy
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers will be with you not only during this time but always. God Bless, Dixie Hardy
T Jones
July 12, 2011
Gary and I were born next door to each other, one year apart. One early memory of Gary was playing baseball together in his parents' backyard. He could turn a "walk" into a "home run" better than anyone I knew. He never stopped running. I believed he lived his life the very same way, he never stopped running. my condolences to the family, Tom Jones
Dennis Moyer
July 12, 2011
Rest In Peace good buddy.
Willy and Andrea Sells
July 12, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
With love, Willy, Andrea, Jace, and Kade Sells.
K-Cee Williams
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
tony pargeon
July 12, 2011
Sorry for your loss
rebecca brown
July 12, 2011
My heart goes out to all the family and friends. Gary was a great man, a great father, and a great friend. I will keep all of you in my prayers!
July 11, 2011
he was a good friend to the Angle family. he will be missed. we will all cherish the great memories. may he rest in peace.
Lisa
July 11, 2011
You will be missed but never forgotten. I love you Dad. Your daughter
Lisa
July 11, 2011
You will be missed dad but never forgotten. I love you. R.I.P. Your daughter
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