John Robert Gash

A Celebration of Life Service for John "Bob" Gash Sr., age 85, of Enid, will be 2:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church, in Fairmont, OK, with Reverend Dwayne Schroeder officiating. The Enid Fire Department Honor Guard will prove Fireman's Honors. Service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.

John "Bob" was born on April 18,1940, in Woodward, OK, to John and Evelyn (Wegner) Gash, and passed away on February 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John "Bob" married Caroline Burton, on June 14, 1959, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont, OK. He was a firefighter at the Enid Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant after twenty-five years of dedicated service to the Enid Community. John "Bob" also spent two years as a police officer at the Enid Police Department, before joining the Enid Fire Department. John "Bob" loved to help anyone in need, or anyone needing help.

John "Bob" was a long-time member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont; he enjoyed working on cars and farm equipment. John "Bob" enjoyed traveling, and going to the lake. John "Bob" enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and throwing Halloween and birthday parties, "if you weren't there you missed it."

John "Bob" is preceded in death by his parents John and Evelyn; and five siblings. He is survived by his wife Caroline; three children, Linda (Steven) Hoag, John (Melisa) Gash, and Debbie (Bobby) Givens; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; his beloved dog Blackie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in John "Bob's" name can be made to Hospice Circle of Love, with Ladusau-Evans serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made, memories shared, and services viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.