Anthony D. "Tony" Gortmaker

It has been 4 yrs now. I still think of u everyday. How much I miss u. I ask myself how I will I get through this day w/o u. I've hit alot of rocky road since u left. I haven't given up the fight yet. Just continue to hold me in your arms when i feel everything slipping. I will always love u. Forever in my heart.
Samantha

Message to my wife and family,

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and...

Grandpa it has been 3 years now. You have missed so much. Tony was born shortly after you left us. The following year came KayAnna. Then the following year we got Zakaya. I know you know about them and see them, but I wish you could have seen them in person. Linnea tells them all about you. It makes me get tears in my eyes just thinking about it. I will always LOVE you. Never forget me as I will never forget you. Take care and RIP

Tony,
On January 26th it is once again your birthday. Happy Birthday

Know how much all of us miss you.
Keep sending us your whispers from heaven.
Loretta "Sunny" Ryan & families

To my wonderful sister, Kathleen Marie (Punky), Lee, Alan, Judy and their families.

Solace

I know the loss you're feeling, I realize the pain,
I know right now you're thinking life will never be the same.

But God is watching over you, and he will lift your load.
He'll raise you when you stumble as you walk along lifes road.

Yes, he took the one who loved you, and freed them from all pain,
and I know that you won't see them in this life again.
...

Our prayers are with the entire Gortmaker family. My family was fortunate to be a part of the extended family. The love everyone felt for Tony was as apparent as the love he had for each member of his family. His eyes would light up when he saw his Linnea and it was a neat experience to see a couple as loving as Tony and Kathleen. The Angels are blessed to have such a wonder man. Lots of love and Gods blessings, Wendy and kids

The memories of my young life will always include the times I had with Tony and family. I remember all the vacations that I was invited to, working for Tony and the one memory that will always stand out is the wrestling matches we had. I will also remember Tony's sly grin and his sense of humor.

My grandpa was one of the best men in my life. He always was there for me. Never made me feel unloved. I was the luckiest out of the grandkids, I had him the longest. He was wonderful with my daughter Linnea, and so excited about the baby on the way. I hope my baby boy does his namesake as proud as I know he will. My grandpa will never be forgotten, and his great-grandchildren will know how special of a man he was in everyones life.

the BEST Dad ever. Stong, loving, caring. Always there for us all. Took great joy in his grandchildren and G.G. Daughter Linnea. She spent alot of time visiting mom and dad. he was teaching her to ride her bike. she can do it now.we miss him deeply thanks to all who write.