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Jim Gilman Obituary
Gilman, James Joseph "Jim"
Beloved husband of Deanna “Dee Dee” Gilman (nee Heusman). Loving father of Tyler Gilman and Courtney Lichtenfeld. Son of Patricia (Joe) Rotella and Joseph (Sharon) Gilman. Son in law of Rick Rudolph. Cherished brother of Jill (Bill) Ford and Joy Bell (deceased), brother-in-law of Margie (Tom) Dupps, Jeff Heusman, Jeff (Amy) Murphy and Karen Murphy (deceased). Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins and friends. Jim never met a stranger. A former golf pro turned Heidelberg sales representative where he spent his last 25 years. Hobbies included playing golf, cheering on the Reds, Bengals, and Bearcats, and anything involving his son. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 3rd, at age 58.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 11 AM until 1 PM. As you come to celebrate the life of Jim, please honor him by wearing attire of his favorite sports teams. After the gathering concludes at 1 PM, the family would like to welcome you at the Gilman residence to continue celebrating Jim's life.
6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45044
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