Charles Raymond Gambs Jr.

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Charles Gambs Obituary

GAMBS Charles Raymond Gambs, Jr., Colonel-USA Retired, age 81, died October 26, 2005 of complications from a fall in August. He was at OSU Medical Intensive Care Unit surrounded by his children. Preceded in death by parents Charles Raymond Gambs, Sr. and Helen Casey Gambs, infant brother Richard C. Gambs, wife of 55 years Jane K. Gambs, granddaughter Emily McGrath Newman, nephews David Gambs and John Krigbaum, niece Mary Helen Hayes. Graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School, The Ohio State University College of Law. Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Federal Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Veteran WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Navigator 1st LT., U.S. Army Reserve-Judge Advocate General's Corps-Colonel, Commander-9th Military Law Center. Served as Special Agent U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (1950-1958). Retired from Ohio State University (1958-1985) as Assistant Vice President-Director of Public Safety. Member of Society of Former Agents- Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Chairman 1963), American Legion-University Post #310 (Commander 1967) and Post #443. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Society of University Patent Administrators, International Association Chiefs of Police, U.S. Army Retiree's Council-Ft. Knox, U.S. Power Squadron, Gallipolis, OH Boat Club. Long time member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Marble Cliff. Survived by children, Jeffrey M. (Layla) of Phoenix, AZ, Susan G. Newman (Craig) of Mt. Carmel, IL, Joseph E. (Kathleen) of Cypress, CA, Jane G. Royal (Stewart) of Duluth, GA; grandchildren, K. Scott (Ellen), Katie, Meredith and Laura Newman, Megan and Brennan Gambs; brothers, Gerard C. (Eileen), John R. Gambs, Joan Gambs and Richard W. (Louise) Gambs; brother-in-law, Dr. Edmund M. Krigbaum (Anne); nieces, Patricia McGinnis (Dan), Rosemary Lamberson (Mark), Amy Krigbaum (Phil Conroy), Julie Houtz (Tom), Carol Krigbaum (Elkin Gonzales); nephews, John (Kathy), Jerry (Flora), Rick (Caele) Gambs, David (Monika), Matthew, and Steven (Kim) Krigbaum; great-nieces and nephews, Gretchen, Michelle, Carrie, Heather, Sarah, Lisa, Anne Marie, Melissa, True, Ghi-Ghi, Elizabeth, Jessica, Danielle, Jackie, Madison, Olivia, Alex, Edmund John, Jack, Brett, Rowan, Patrick, Chris, Charles, Dwight and Jeffrey. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He enjoyed boating, his cabin in the great outdoors and mowing his own lawn. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to scenic and historic places. He was a proud veteran and a good example to all who knew him. His greatest joy came from his family. He was especially proud of his six grandchildren. He will be missed dearly. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Prayer Service Sunday 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43212. Burial Dayton National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church or the World War II Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Visit www.egan-ryan.con for condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gambs

4 Entries

Dan Heinlen

November 16, 2005

Charlie was one of the most kind and thoughtful members of the Dean of Men's (later Student Affairs) staff. We treasured his friendship and regarded him as a solid and consistant source of fairness, wisdom and common sense. Our lives were enriched for having known him.

I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for Charlie's life and His comforting the family.

Material Resources Dept., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

November 2, 2005

We the friends and coworkers of Joe Gambs would like to extent our condolences to the entire family.

In honor of Charles Raymond Gambs, Jr. we have made donations in his name to the National WWII Memorial and to Our Lady of Victory Church.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

October 29, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karin Hodgson

October 28, 2005

Sue and Family, we were saddened to hear about your father's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have enjoyed being a part of your Mt. Carmel family and knowing your parents. It was obvious you had a lot of love in your life. With love from Larry and Karin

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