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Gary Rambo Obituary

MULVANE - Rambo, Gary L., 73, retired City of Mulvane Director of Utilities, passed away October 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Eileen Rambo and brother, Larry Rambo. Survivors include his wife Karen; children, Rusty Rambo, Sandy Rambo (Mike), Randy Rambo, Brent Iverson (Karen), Stacy Harvey (Danny); brother, Jerry Rambo (Rita); grandchildren, Christopher Ballinger, Michael Simrell, Jordan Cox, Madison Iverson, Laine Harvey, Isaac Harvey; great-grandchild, Christopher Lopez. Viewing: 2-8pm Tuesday, October 28, 2014, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby with the family greeting friends from 6-8pm. Funeral service: 10:30am Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane. Memorial contributions to Kansas Wildlife Federation or National Kidney Foundation.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2014.

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Julie Etulain

October 28, 2014

Karen and family...my heart shares your loss. Wishing you only the finest of loving memories. Gary was truly "one of a kind". Anyone with a history in Mulvane will miss Gary's knowledge of people, events & places. I will miss his stories. My love to each of you and God bless.

Dixie Ball

October 28, 2014

Karen, Brent and Family, So sorry to hear of Garys passing, may the GOOD LORD hold you close and comfort you during this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all

October 28, 2014

Karen, may the good Lord bless and keep you through the days, months and years ahead. Ruth Ann Reusser

Gary & Gail Kincaid

October 28, 2014

Karen & family - You are in our prayers. May you be immersed in the loving presence of the Lord now and the days to come.

Sam Nancy Bell & family

October 28, 2014

Karen & family- So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you. May God wrap His arms around you all in your time of sorrow.

Jill Quivey

October 27, 2014

So sorry to hear of this loss - you are in our hearts during this time. You are loved dearly.

October 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Royal And Cindy McCaskey

Carolyn Armstrong

October 27, 2014

I enjoyed many years of working with Gary on KMEA and KMU issues. My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a great guy.
Carolyn Armstrong, Colby

Richard Craft

October 27, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss, Gary was a great friend and community leader in service. Worked with Gary on the KMEA & KMU boards, he was great to work with. Our prayers are with your family and know God will see you through this difficult time. God Bless

Julie McCullough

October 26, 2014

Karen and Family,
May God carry you through this journey of Gary leaving this earth! May all your memories together make you smile knowing he is not suffering anymore! Thinking of you!

Kevin Bell

October 26, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve & Phyllis Arbuckle

October 26, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss of Gary.
Our prayers be with You in your time of sorrow.
Steve & Phyllis Arbuckle

laurie nachbor

October 25, 2014

Thinking of you and wishing you prayers

October 25, 2014

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Karen, our love and prayers are with you and all the family.

October 24, 2014

Karen, so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you.
Helen Bobbitt Freeby

Suzanne Avery

October 24, 2014

Karen, Please know that Tony and I are thinking of you all at this difficult time. May God Bless You All

October 24, 2014

Sorry to hear about Gary. I enjoyed visiting with him at the Fence Post in Harper when he and Wes would be on their way to hunt or fish out by Medicine Lodge. He was such a kind man and always encouraging.

October 24, 2014

My prayers are with all of your family, God Bless you all. Carol R. Kessler

Dennis and Diana Alvarez

October 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eleanor Kessler

October 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family

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