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GAHN Robert E. Gahn, age 66, passed away April 20, 2010 in Chandler, AZ after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Elizabeth (Betty) and the late Albert Gahn. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert and daughter, Robin (Mark) Moore; granddaughters, Lindsey and Lauren; a sister, Marianne (Ed) Mentel and nieces and a nephew. Robert was enlisted in the Air Force for four years and retired from John Deere and Company after 27 years service. Robert resided in Sun Lakes, AZ and he enjoyed golfing with friends at the Palo Verde Country Club, where he served as Treasurer of the Men's Club, and at Cottonwood Country Club where he served as President of the Men's Club. The family extends their special thanks to Dr. Ly, Bob and Pat Merna and Ralph and Marge Williams. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society preferred. Arrangements handled by VALLEY OF THE SUN MORTUARY.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 21, 2010.

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John Weatherford

May 4, 2010

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I remember many awesome pool league, golf league, and poker league nights spent with Bob, Mike Meyers, Denny, Marti, John Wetzel, etc. back in Des Moines when we all worked at Deere Credit together. My prayers are with you and your family....John Weatherford

Marti Rosenstiel

April 23, 2010

Nancy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been with JD Credit for 24 years and Bob was my favorite boss. Bob was so easy to work for and did so many nice things for the people he managed. I had to transfer to Albuquerque to work for him. He knew at that time we did not have a lot of money and we were not going to make it home for Christmas and a little homesick. Bob called me to tell me to take the wife out for dinner on New Years Eve and he insisted he would pay for it. It was so nice of him.
I will never forget the time that you two hosted me for a weekend of golf before Bob and I drove to Vegas the next week for a JD meeting. He worked hard and played hard and I will always remember him telling me to do the same thing. We played a lot of golf together in Iowa. Your fun foursome in Iowa will miss you. Rest in Peace. Marti Rosenstiel.

Angie Jones

April 23, 2010

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I had the good fortune of working with him at JDC in WDM. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

April 22, 2010

Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed working with Bob in the Cottonwood Men's Golf Association. He was always fun to play with & he always kept everyone at ease. He will be greatly missed!

Hal McKenzie

Sherri Rieser

April 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Gahn family. Bob was my first Supervisor when I started in the Parts Department at John Deere in Columbus. He was patient, kind, and very fun to work for. Your in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

April 21, 2010

Nancy, you have my deepest sympathy. We really had some good times so many years ago, where did the years go?

Mary Ann Moore

Holly Novelli

April 21, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Bob passing away. I enjoyed working with him at JDC and the fun times we had while in West Des Moines. My thoughts are with you all.
Holly Novelli
John Deere Credit

Kermit Van Roekel

April 21, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bob at John Deere Credit when he was in Litigation. It was a small dept then so we got to know each other very well.- glad Bob was one! It was a 'new' company then and we all learned from each other. There was plenty to do, but Bob found opportunity to have fun as well! Kermit Van Roekel

April 21, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Columbus, OH

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