James C. "Jim" Gauer

We just learned of Jim's passing today. We cannot express our sadness and sympathy to Fran and the children. We were at Williams AFB together so long ago, and at Delta together since 1987. We are just so very sorry, our best thoughts, happy memories, and deepest sympathy goes to you, Fran.My Jim had the pleasure of seeing Jim on a trip not long ago, and he spoke of what a great pleasure it was to see him. What a wonderful man, he will be sorely missed. Our best wishes to you and the family....

Jim was a great brother. I have always looked up to him my entire life. It will we very difficult to go down a beverage section of the supermarket and not think of him when I see the 8oz. bottles of Coke which he loved to collect and trade. Please don't forget him, because he was a loving and caring person to all.

It was my pleasure to have known Jim. I met him at the first Coca Cola Convention that I attended. I had a trade with him and was told to look for a tall, redheaded guy with a big grin, that was Jim. Not only did Jim always have a smile but when he left you were smiling too. I will miss him as a trading partner and friend and will miss seeing him at the conventions. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Fran, Kevin, Matt and all of Jim's...

What a tragic loss.
Jim had a way of making you feel instantly welcome.
His smile, understanding and helpful hand will be truly missed.

Jim and I have traded Coca-Cola bottles for many years. I will miss his emails and like many, seeing his smiling face at the conventions. He was a great trading partner and a good friend. Our memories of Jim will always be with us. Fran, Matt and Kevin our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim was a good friend and a great
trading partner. Fran, Matt & Kevin we share in your loss and
our prayers are with you.

Jim will be greatly missed by the Lone Star Chapter of the Coca-Cola Collector's Club. He always wore a smile on his face and never had an unkind word to say. Our deepest condolences to Fran, Matt, and Kevin.

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Jim in Atlanta in 1997 and having phone conversations. Take care and God Bless.

We met Jim and Fran at the Branson MO Coke Collectors Club Convention last year, but "knew" Jim through Mike Phillips long before that meeting. Every time we saw him, he had a HUGE smile on his face. That speaks volumes about the type of person he was.
Our prayers are with Fran and her family.