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1935
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2021
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Walter Gaul Obituary
He was born Nov. 2, 1935, in DuBois, son of the late Erma (Bennett) and Walter E. Gaul Sr.
On June 7, 1958, he married Sara B. (Beck) Gaul, who survives.
He served in the United States Army and enjoyed traveling, camping and hunting. He was a member of John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge. Walter worked as an inspector for PennDOT out of Indiana County.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, son Dwight L. Gaul of Indiana, Shawn R. Gaul and wife Carolyn of Long Island, New York, and Eileen A. Minich of Ringgold, and four grandchildren, Erich, Amanda, Matthew and Carly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Alan D. "Snips" Gaul; an infant sister, Mildred Gaul; and a son-in-law, John D. Minich.
Services will be private for the immediate family and are under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home of Punxsutawney.
Interment will be in Round Top Cemetery near Trade City.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Gaul, to Punxsutawney Home Health, 602 E. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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SHARON SKINNER (PYLES)
February 17, 2021
So sorry to see you have lost your father , shawn, your family are in my prayers deepest sympathy
Tina Szakelyhidi
February 12, 2021
Aunt Sara, Dwight, Eileen, Shawn & family I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers during this sad time. I wish this crazy world wasn't such a mess, it would have been nice to see all of you in person.
Tina Szakelyhidi & family
Jay Baran
February 12, 2021
I worked with Walt at PennDot and I had great respect for him. He will be missed.
Richard Ingham
February 12, 2021
On behalf of the officers and members of John W Jenks Lodge No. 534, Free and Accepted Masons, I offer deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Brother Walter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at his passing.
Larry & Janet Biersack
February 11, 2021
Sara and Eileen, Sending Our Most Heartfelt Condolences.
Patricia Newcome
February 11, 2021
Eileen, Sara, I am praying that God wraps His arms around you and quickens the healing for you. Knowing he is with Snips and John and returned to perfect health is comforting. Till you all meet again, he will be with you....
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