Gary Shaw

Gary Shaw, of Brookville, was born on April 23, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son to Virgil and Della Laudemann Shaw. After graduating from Ross High School, Gary began farming with his uncle.

Gary married Nina Shaw on August 28, 1972 in Jellico, Tennessee and together they raised four daughters, Melanie, Tami, Trisha and Chelsea. Gary farmed for many years, was the proud owner of the Dairy Cottage for 29 years, and was actively involved in the community. 

He was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist church and currently attended Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. He was a board member at Bath State Bank, served on the Franklin County Community School Board, was a member of the Dunlapsville RC Airplace Club, the Masonic Lodge, the Frankin County Antique Machinery Club, and was past president of the NFO.

When not frying chicken, Gary enjoyed roller skating, pulling his John Deere tractors, working on the farm, flying model airplanes, driving his sports cars and spending time with his family. 

On Sunday, December 8, he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. 

Those surviving who will cherish Gary’s memory include his loving wife of 52 years, Nina Shaw, daughters Melanie (Dale) Hanson of Hamilton, OH, Trisha (Brian) Abbott of Huntington, IN, and Chelsea (Matt) Siedling of Brookville, IN; siblings Brenda (Warren) Merrill, Hamilton, OH and Lisa Donelson, Hamilton, OH. Other surviving members include grandchildren Blake (Reagan) Shaw Loveland, OH, Megan (Matt) Stasi Richmond, KY, Jennifer Hanson, Fairfield, OH, Tyler (Chelsie) Abbott, Huntington, IN, Briley (Chris) Kraut, Markle, IN, and Garrison, Isaac and Ross Siedling of Brookville, IN.  Great grandchildren include Rowan, Asher, and Bennett Shaw, Brandon Hanson, Mila, Owen and Levi Stasi, and Quinn and Everly Abbott. Gary is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who admired him. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tami Glaub, brother, Wayne Shaw; and nephew, Curtis Fike. 

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4 until 7 p.m. and again on Friday from 11a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana, 47012.  You are welcome to wear a John Deere hat in support of Gary’s love for tractors. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Indiana.  

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org, the United Way of Franklin County at uwfcin.org, or Loving Hearts Hospice, 4109 North Dearborn Rd Lawrenceburg IN 47025.  Donations can also be brought to the funeral home.  To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal memory please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home are honored to care for the family of Gary Shaw.