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Brian "Hutch" Gackstetter
1960 - 2007
Brian "Hutch" Gackstetter
1960 - 2007
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BORN
1960
DIED
2007
Brian Gackstetter Obituary
Surviving Brian are wife: Karen Gackstetter of Woodville, OH, daughter: Ashley Gackstetter of Woodville, OH, son: Ryan Gackstetter of Woodville, OH, brothers: Scott Gackstetter of Graytown, OH, Kevin Gackstetter of Graytown, OH, sisters: Diana (Gary) Tabbert of Seattle, WA, Tamara (Jeff) Sinden of Indianapolis, IN, parents: Marvin and Dorothy Gackstetter of Graytown, OH.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Marsh Funeral Home, 201 W. Main Street, Woodville, OH. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM from Solomon Lutheran Church where there will be additional visitation from 1:00 PM until time of services. Officiating will be Rev. William Duty and Rev. Karl Ribbeck. Interment will be at Elliston Cemetery. A bereavement luncheon will be held at Solomon Lutheran Church following the committal services at the cemetery. In leiu of flowers memorials may take the form of contributions to the family or the American Heart Association. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.marshfuneralhomes.com.
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Kay, Susan & Beth
July 17, 2007
I just last night (Monday July 16)heard about Brian's death and am still reeling from the fact. As others have I too have lost touch with Brian over the years but what fun memories of him! As a child he lived next door to us and the kids often played together in the summertime. Beth got a baby goat for her 5th birthday in September and named him Billy. Brian (he was 7 or 8 years old) loved to get down and butt heads with Billy all Fall. The next Spring Brian came to see Billy and proceeded to play the game not thinking about Billy growing over the winter and being able to butt harder. After the first head butt Brian got up, rubbed his forehead, then shook his head and started for home without saying a word! The only time he was ever speechless that I can remember. To me he will forever be the cute little fun-loving freckle-face redheaded kid from next door.
Julie Sidle
July 16, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Brian. We wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything you need, let us know. We will be thinking of you guys.
Ed, Julie, Eric and Rachel Sidle
Dwight Damschroder
July 16, 2007
I have a lot of memories of this truly special person. It seems like only yesterday that he Kirk and I were running around together. He was always the trickster. I remember one time when I was visiting a girl, he and Kirk put my rear wheels up on blocks so I couldn't leave, or another girl that I didn't care for that they talked into going and visiting my parents. There were other things as well. I wish I had stayed in touch but over the years time and miles had us grow away into our own lives. I thought of him whenever I travelled on the turnpike. I could see his house and thought " I ought to get over to see him" but unfortunately it never worked out. I learned a lot from him which over the years has helped me to become less timid and shy, and to enjoy life and those around me. I have and will always remember and think of him and you his family whenever I pass the places we went in those short years after high school until our lives took us down other paths. I thank God for allowing me to know Hutch.
Ellen, Marla, Mike, Matt and Mark Tille
July 16, 2007
We have fond memories of "Hutch", as he worked for our father, Tom, when he was a teenager.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Pete Diver
July 15, 2007
I am truly at a loss for words at the passing of "Hutch". He was one of the few businessmen in my life who had my best interests in mind. I perhaps delt with him only one hour a year, and looked forward to that hour every year. He left a big impression on me as an honest and christian man, one who will always live on in my heart. Thank you Hutch for all you have done for me.
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Andy and Deb Dreier
July 15, 2007
Karen and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Brian. We are praying for you and your family. I will always remember the good times I had with Brian while visiting my Grandfather - Louis Gackstetter. Scott & Dorothy and family you are also in our prayers.
Love,
Andy, Deb, Justin and Amanda Dreier
Steve Scott
July 15, 2007
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I had the priveledge of meeting/working with Hutch over the last few years, and he was truly a good, caring, devoted, down to earth person. He will be missed
Vicki Middleton and family
July 14, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May God
be close beside you and keep you in His care.
CASEY AND RANDY DRAKE
July 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jude Bilger
July 14, 2007
Ashley & Family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father,friend and husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. May God be with you all.
Leslie, Dennis, Becca & James Bixby
July 13, 2007
Karen, Ashley and Ryan,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do for you, please just call. We will miss Brian. Remember, a part of him will always live on in you.
Jim, Sandy, Jamie, and Sarah Mohrman
July 13, 2007
Karen and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
From your neighbors,
The Mohrman family
Sue Mota
July 13, 2007
To the Gackstetters, our dear and long-time friends,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. Brian was a wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends, the Ganskes
Sue, Sara, and Mikey
Lyle William and family
Cheryl Christie
Kingston Ganske and family
Mary Beth Stein
July 13, 2007
To Hutch's Family:
I never had the pleasure of meeting Hutch in person but enjoyed speaking to him on the phone when he called our office. We all will certainly miss hearing his friendly voice--and already do. He was a favorite caller around here! May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Mary Beth Stein
Trisco Systems, Inc.
Lima, OH
Lori Carver
July 13, 2007
Karen
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember showing horses with Brian many years back.
Lori (Zimmerman) Carver
Carrie Crawford
July 13, 2007
Ashley and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss and please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I never got the opportunity to meet your dad Ash I do know how wonderful and strong you are and that some of those traits that are your strengths are from him!
Valerie (Knopp) Eberhart & Family
July 13, 2007
May God wrap His arms around you and your family during this most difficult time.
Jerrie, Ted, Vicki, Valerie, Chris and Jami and their families
July 13, 2007
Brian, or Hutch as we knew him, was a terrific guy and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Now he and my Dad are playing cards together.
Kevin G
July 13, 2007
Unconditional love of your brother...Kevin
Diane Smith
July 13, 2007
Karen and family. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. As you know, Brian and I used to show horses together a long time ago, but I actually knew you Karen, much more. I share in your pain because we are still grieving over the loss of Tim. Please know I am here for you if you need anything. You have my email and if you need to talk, let me know. I am here and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are actually on vacation this week and are in NC so I won't be able to come to visitation, but my thoughts are with you. Much love, Troy and Diane Smith
Holly Dorchinez
July 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. From the Dorchinez's in Colorado (Amy M. VanNess family)
Joseph Avry
July 13, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was such a special person and touched my life in a very positive way so many years ago. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed Raupfer
July 13, 2007
Years ago I met Hutch through the course of business. Hutch was a person who truly stood out as a good and a very caring person. Please accept my prayers and sympathy.
Bob, Kim, Josh, Ben, and Derek Berfield
July 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this very difficult time . Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Tom, Stacey, Sarah, Kaytie and Matt Depner
July 12, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
The Staff of Marsh Funeral Homes
July 12, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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