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Chris Gayer Obituary
Born Aug. 11, 1955, in Perry County, he was the son of the late Norman H. and Hazel Labhart Gayer.
Don was retired from Century Aluminum and was a member of the United Steel Workers.
Survivors include his sons, Brant (Kristina) Gayer of Tell City, Todd (Jamie) Gayer of Bloomington; two sisters, Judy Talbott of Rocky Point, Norma Faye Mallory of Ft. Branch; and six grandchildren, Krissa Gayer, Brade Gayer, Kalli Gayer, Ethan Barnes, Anna Barnes and Lylah Gayer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hall.
A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 28, followed by a celebration of life at the family home place for the immediate family.
Condolences may be left online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.
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