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Louis Jeffrey Gaker

1951 - 2018

Louis Jeffrey Gaker obituary, 1951-2018, Middletown, OH

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Louis Gaker Obituary

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Gaker, Louis Jeffrey, 66, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 of pancreatic cancer. He was born May 15, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, son of Louis B. Gaker, M.D. and Carolyn Seybold Gaker of Liberty Township, OH. Suzanne (Shine) Gaker survives with 30 years of married life, son Louis Clark Gaker Hutt (Malea) of Colorado and two grandchildren. He received a B.S. from Denison Univ. in Grandville, OH, a Masters in International Management from Thunderbird Univ, and an MBA from SMU in Dallas, Tx. He was also awarded a Rotary Scholarship and studied in Brazil for a year. He worked for the Northrop Corp. in Iran where he supervised construction of an airport. Later he worked for BFI in Mgmt, and traveled throughout South America. Later he relocated to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with BFI. Jeff later settled in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Suzanne, where he worked for Republic Services until he returned to Cincinnati, where he enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, racquetball and travel. One of his greatest adventures was exploring the Alaskan Highway from South America to Alaska. In retirement he worked for Oasis Golf Club in Cincinnati. He is also survived by his sister, Lisa (Steve) Wilson of Middletown, Ohio, and brothers, Bruce Gaker of Folsom, Louisiana and Douglas Gaker, M.D. (Kim) of Oregonia, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Gaker, of Liberty Township, Ohio. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Aveue, Middletown, Ohio on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Services will be given by Pastor Michael Isaacs. The family will be received in the Gathering Area after the service. Arrangements handled by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main Street, Middletown, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown Arts Center, 130 N. Verity Parkway, Middletown, Ohio 45042. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.herr-riggs.com

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Feb. 4, 2018.
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Jeff was a truly wonderful young man when I knew him in high school (WRA). Ever cheerful, always upbeat and ready to have a good time, but also always with a reliable sense of where to draw lines to keep on the right side of things - even if only just!

Too young, too young.

We miss you, Jeff.

Martin Hoke

August 1, 2019

We worked together at BFI and we lost track of each other as the years past. I'm stunned and saddened to hear of his passing. RIP my friend.

Craig Lemmon

July 1, 2019

Jeff was a great friend at WRA and roommate as a freshman at Denison. I'm so saddened as he was such a fun part of my past.

February 12, 2018

What a sweet sweet man you were. Didn't know you for years but could tell your value in the short time I did. Our hearts run to your family and all your friends. Rest well my friend.

Vicki Smith

February 9, 2018

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February 8, 2018

Sincere condolences goes out to the Gaker family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Louis.

February 7, 2018

Shine,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear husband Jeff. My condolences to you and your family. May God grant you peace during your time of grief. Rm. 15:33

Ann

February 5, 2018

Extending my sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you seek God's comfort through his loving promise of everlasting comfort and hope for the future. John 6:40

February 5, 2018

Jeff was a wonderful neighbor who became our good friend. Sharing a meal, clearing the woods, or shoveling the driveways, he always had a smile and definitely a joke. Jeff will be missed. Our sympathy to Suzanne and family.

Paul and Leslie Oslansky

February 5, 2018

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