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Franklin Gilmer Obituary
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GILMER, Franklin E. "Gene" age 80, of Lewisburg, Ohio died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Cambridge, Ohio. Born March 14, 1924 at Lewisburg, Ohio, son of the late Clarence A. and Eva M. (Wellbaum) Gilmer. W.W. II U.S. Army AirCorps veteran; Retired in 1977 from NCR Corporation in Dayton, Ohio after 32 years of service; Member of the American Legion Post at West Manchester, Ohio; Life member VFW at Brookville, Ohio; Miami Valley Riders Motorcycle Club; Lewisburg Trail Riders; Retreads Motor Cycle Club; Former Boy Scout Master; Served six years on the Village of Lewisburg Council; Thirty years on the Lewisburg Planning and Zoning Board; Member Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his wife: Loretta C. (Kesling) Gilmer in 2002. Son: Richard "Rick" L. Gilmer in 1992. Stepson: Donald Kolling in 1987. Granddaughter: Ann Marie Kolling in 1984. Step son-in-law: James Millikin in 2003. Survived by Son & Daughter-in-law: Barry D. and Beth Gilmer of Cambridge, Ohio. Daughter-in-law: Debbie Braughton of Eaton, Ohio. Step daughter: Sharon Millikin of Dayton, Ohio. Daughter-in-law and her husband: Sue A. and Randy A. Smith of West Alexandria, Ohio. Brother & Sister-in-law: Steve A. and Mary Gilmer of Lewisburg, Ohio. Sister & Brother-in-law: Whaneta M. and McKinley Dixon of Oregon. 17 Grandchildren. 20 Great Grandchildren. 1 Great Great Grandchild. Funeral Service Thursday, August 12, 2004, 11:00 A.M. Barnes Funeral Home - 411 North Commerce Street - Lewisburg, Ohio with Rev. Shianne Eaglehart & Rev. Randy A. Smith officiating. Interment Roselawn Cemetery - Lewisburg, Ohio with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 11, 2004, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Valley Baptist Building Fund - 3883 Winston Lane - West Alexandria, Ohio 45381. Or Lewisburg Trail Riders - P.O.Box 356 - Lewisburg, Ohio 45338. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Guest Book at http://www.barnesfuneralhome.com
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James Lauver
August 11, 2004
To the Family of Franklin Gilmer,
I was saddened to read of Franklin's passing. I am James Lauver ( Rick Gilmer's stepbrother, from when Wilma Coyner(who became Gilmer) was later married to my father, William Lauver.
I remember Franklin coming to our home at times to see Ricky and Wilma. I was very young but I remember how I always enjoyed his visits.
Please accept my prayers and condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jim Lauver
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