Herbert "Herb" Gansar

Herbert "Herb" Gansar, age 85 years, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his home in Metairie, LA. Beloved husband of Mrs. Annette Solomon Gansar for 63 years. Loving father of Dr. Gary Fishel Gansar (Corinne Sampite' Gansar), Debbie Gansar LaCombe (Bob LaCombe), and Gregory Gansar. Former father-in-law of Stacey Gansar. Grandfather of Morgan LaCombe Young (Jesse Schillesci Young), Ashton Delery Gansar, Evan Taylor LaCombe (Jennifer Lark LaCombe), Brittany Lauren Gansar, Cory Alison Gansar, Graham Sampite' Gansar, and Griffin Forbes Gansar. Great grandfather of Eli Landon Young and Blake Taylor Young. Son of the late Fishel Gansar and Molly Wolf Gansar. Brother of Leah Gansar Schultz (William Schultz) and the late David Gansar (the late Libby Schiffman Gansar). Mr. Gansar was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans, LA. He served his country as a Yeoman in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was elected President of the Printing Industry of New Orleans twice, served on the board of the Printing Industry of the Mid South, Past President of the Brotherhood and member of the board of Gates of Prayer Synagogue, and Owner and founder of Offset Printing Company until passing it on to his son Greg. His most recent passion was his exquisite wood turnings especially his coveted bowls. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Gates of Prayer Synagogue, 4000 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at the synagogue at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Gates of Prayer Cemetery, 1411 Joseph St., New Orleans, LA 70115. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Mr. Gansar to the Gates of Prayer Rabbi's Discretionary fund or the Jewish Children's Regional Service (JCRS) at www.jcrs.org. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.