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George Gantert Obituary
George Gantert, 88, husband of Mary Ann, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018, at Fairlane Gardens in Exeter, Pa.
George and Mary Ann (Mullin) had been married for 67 years. Born in Phoenixville, Pa., on September 10, 1930, George was the son of the late Armand and Gertrude (Huls) Gantert. At the age of 19, George proudly joined and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After service George returned to the area and settled in Pottstown with Mary Ann. George was self-employed for 50 years, most recently as owner-operator of Gantert and Sons Autobody, first of Limerick then moving to Pottstown. George and Mary Ann relocated to the Reading area in 2001 and George retired shortly thereafter.
George was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle M. Bowman; and a brother, Robert.
George is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann; his sons: George M., of Jacksonwald, Dennis J., of Pottstown, David G., of Fleetwood, and Stephen P., of Dayton, Ohio. George will be missed by his 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. George also leaves behind his sisters, Jane Guhl and Betty Stahl.
A private gathering of family and friends is planned.
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Peg Mullin
October 4, 2018
Prayers + Love to my sister in law + all the family. Peg
Donna Schwartz
October 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss
September 30, 2018
My condolences to Mary Ann and family. I am George's 1st cousin once removed. His dad, Armand was my first cousin. I am the daughter of Leo and Catharine Gross.
Gertrude (Gross) Bellanca
Ruth folk
September 30, 2018
my condolences to the family of george I am also a resident of Fairlane gardens I would see him sitting in his wheelchair and would share a wave to each other may him rest in peace.
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