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Born in Belmond, IA, he was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Propst) Lobdell. He graduated from Salisbury Teacher's College with a Bachelor's Degree and became a Veterans Representative for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Gary was a family man in the truest sense of the term and being a grandfather, Poppa Gee, was one of his greatest joys. He loved to tell a good story or joke and would often laugh so hard that tears would start rolling down his cheeks as he was sharing. He loved golfing and was a baseball coach for many years at Fruitland Little League, PONY League, and Salvation Army, as well as being a baseball and football official. He was a member of the Lions Club and a member of the Fruitland City Council and was very proud of helping build the Fruitland Complex. To know him was to love him.
He is survived by wife; Alice S. Lobdell, his sons; Kenneth Lobdell, and Kurt Lobdell (Melissa), grandsons; Nathaniel and Samuel Lobdell, his siblings; Cathy Muselli, Robert Lobdell, Pam Brown, and Patricia Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings; Suzanne Petersen, Leola Brouhard, Janet Tremmel, Larry Lobdell, and David Lobdell.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army Youth Club at www.give.virginiasalvationarmy.org/give.
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Donna Mears
January 13, 2023
Suzanne,my heart is broken. I feel like I knew you and Gary all of my life. He was a wonderful person. The obituary mentioned how he loved a joke and I can remember many times that he laughed at his own joke so hard he cried. He was a wonderful father and was one of my Dad's favorite people. Andrea loved her"Uncle Gary" as well. We are sending your family love and prayers.
Donna and Barry Mears
Tony Sarbanes
January 12, 2023
I was saddened to read about the loss of Gary. Although it was not mentioned, Gary did teach middle school for a few years. I got to know him at Wicomico Middle School and always thought a GREAT deal of him. I was very sorry to see him leave education but it was good for him. He was very personable and a very good teacher. I send my deepest sympathies to his family at this great loss. Tony Sarbanes
Billy Kenney
January 12, 2023
Billy Kenney certainly won't forget Mr. Lobdell's countless hours encouraging young people at the Boy's Club.
Bruce Bozman
January 11, 2023
I first met Gary when he was a coach and I was a player at the Salisbury Pony League. When I was in college, I would meet with him at his office to discuss various summer job openings. Later, I worked for the state and his office was next to mine and we would talk sports and what was going on. He always shared a joke and had this great laugh that you could never forget. He was a good person and a great role model. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched.
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