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Gale Black Obituary

Black, Gale D. 94, died on September 16, 2018. He was the son of John W. Black and Rachel E. Black, who preceded him in death. He was employed for 40 years at Wichita Federal Savings and Loan and was a member of Northside Church of Christ. Gale leaves behind his wife, Sara, we celebrated our 71st wedding anniversary on August 30, 2018; children, Pamela Kay, Steven Gale (Kathryn) Black and adopted daughter, Rhonda Holt; 3 grandchildren, Jocelyn (Miguel) Baeza, Kelsea (Andrew) Hare, and Gregory Black; 8 great-grandchildren, Aly, Blair, Xavier, Brynlee, Hayden, Shaylee, Cody, Hannah; siblings, Theron Black, Ronald (Bonnie) Black, Ramona Phipps, and Kathleen (Harold) Richie. Principles of Gale's life were God, Micah 6:8, Family, Proverbs 31:10-31, and Country, World War II tank commander, Patton's 3rd Army, 4th Armored Division. Memorials may be made to Know Your Bible care of Northside Church of Christ, 4545 N Meridian, Wichita, KS 67204.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Sep. 19, 2018.

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September 24, 2018

Steve & Kathryn
Sorry to here this about your dad. He was a very nice man . All the time that I worked for him at Wichita Federal .
Alan and Barbara Fanello

Irene Riffel

September 21, 2018

So sorry for your loss

Donny and Patrice Williamson

September 21, 2018

Sara,
We are hurting with you and your family in your loss. We remember Gale as a pillar of the faith and a patriot. He always made one feel that he was sincerely interested in them. Asking God to give you and your family comfort and peace.

Harry Simpson

September 20, 2018

Rest Gale, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Steph Norris

September 20, 2018

Pam and Family - What a wonderful man your Dad was. Always had a smile on his face, kind words to be said, and a hearty laugh! I hope you can reflect back and celebrate his amazing life. My thoughts are with you during this time.

September 19, 2018

Sara and family,
He was our first Sunday School Teacher when we moved to Wichita. He was an amazing man and friend. We mourn him, however we know he is where he wanted to be. Love to you all.
Gene and Billie Swan

steve/joan inasy

September 19, 2018

Sara and family..We are so sorry for your loss and I often think of the vacations we all took to Colorado. Those were the days!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Joan (Herd) Inasy and family

Vic & Judy Mestan

September 19, 2018

Sara,
Sorry for your lose. You and your family are in our prayers. I lost a great friend of 60 years.

Barbara Firestone

September 19, 2018

Sara and family.
What great memories I have of Gale. Gale was my teacher in several church classes. He knew the scriptures and lived them. My afternoon with him at the VA will always be memorable. I know he is at peace after his struggle. God bless your family as you re-live his life in your wonderful memories.

Joneva Flowers

September 19, 2018

To the family of Gale Black, I want to say this. Gale was a patriot who honorably served this wonderful country. He was also a "soldier for Christ" throughout his life. What an example, what a gift he was to all who knew him.

September 19, 2018

Sara and family I am sorry to hear about Gail. I will be praying for all of you.
Love Nellie Klein

September 19, 2018

Sara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. May God grant you peace and fond memories. Eric and Melody Manlove

Gary Schimmel

September 19, 2018

Sara sorry to read this as another staunch memory of Cleveland Ave.has left my life. You and your family certainly will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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