Michael Gasser

Michael “Mike” Scott Gasser, of Smithville, passed away at his home on Friday, January 16, 2026. Mike was a kind, hardworking, gentle man who was a man of few words, but when he spoke, everyone listened.

Mike was born in Lodi, Ohio, to Kenneth E. Gasser and Thelma M. Keltz. He grew up on the family farm working alongside his dad and two brothers. He was a graduate of Norwayne High School and attended the Wayne County Schools Career Center.

On August 27, 1988, Mike was united in marriage to Pamela A. (Marthey) Gasser, with whom he shared a life centered on family, work, and home. They were married 37 years.

Mike spent 25 years as a meat cutter at Buehler’s. Next, he worked for Miller Custom Exteriors eventually becoming the owner and operator of Gasser Gutters. He was also a lifelong business owner of Smithville Mini Storage and Here’s the Scoop. Mike enjoyed dirt bike racing, 4-H, farming, cattle shows, snowmobiling, skiing, and making his famous homemade ice cream. He was also a loyal fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians. More than anything, Mike loved spending time with his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his wife, Pam Gasser; his daughter, Carli (Frank Geiser) Gump of Smithville; his beautiful grandchildren, Patrick Newbegin, Emerson and Oaklyn Gump, who were the light of his life; his siblings, Terry (Deb) Gasser of Wooster and Larry Dean Gasser of Richmond, Indiana; brothers-in law Greg (Nancy) Marthey, Tim Marthey all of Wooster; and his many nieces and nephews, who were near and dear to his heart.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth E. Gasser; mother, Thelma Keltz Schall; daughter, Emily Newbegin; stepfather, John Schall; and parents-in-law, Donald and Verna Marthey, and brother-in-law Jeff Marthey.

Friends may call Friday, January 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Michael-Gasser). Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Junior Fair, PO Box 3, Wooster, OH 44691.