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Peter Gearheart Jr.

1942 - 2018

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1942

DIED

2018

Peter Gearheart Obituary

Gearheart, Jr., Peter
1942 - 2018
Peter Gearheart, Jr. Born July 10,1942, age 76, passed in the comfort of his home December 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Myrtle (Collins) and Peter Gearheart, brothers Jack, Bryson, and Ralph, sisters Sally, Evelyn, and Roberta, sons Timothy and Scott Gearheart. Survived by his loving wife, Karen S. Gearheart; daughters, Karen "KC" Gearheart and Rachel Gearheart-Fout; grandchildren, Adena Griffith (Jeremy Caldwell), Alena (Mark) Davis, Montana, Callie Jay, and Cody Fout, Anna Mackenzie and Alivia Grace Gearheart, and Mariah Gearheart; great grandchildren, Makayla, Chiane, Bryna and Waylon Davis, Arwen, Alifair, Niya, and Emery Caldwell; many nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, cousins, and countless dear friends and family. Pete was a passionate carpenter. He owned Ohio Carpenter Contractors, Inc. building homes in Central Ohio for decades. He enjoyed many summers boating on Lake Erie spending time with friends and family on the EZ One. Pete will always be remembered by his fun-loving, mischievous humor; which was always present in his role as Pappal. This great man will never be forgotten. Memorial Service will be held at Ellsworth Chapel at Central College Church, Westerville, OH 43081, Thursday, December 13 at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the memorial.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2018.

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Eric

March 22, 2019

RIP, Pete

Sam

December 13, 2018

He always had a smile on his face, and will be missed!

Karen Gearheart

December 12, 2018

Dad, you taught me to be strong but sorry I'm letting you down I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here. I miss you.

Rachel A Fout

December 10, 2018

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