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George Gauger Obituary
George W. Gauger, 84, of Tallahassee and Bascom, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Tallahassee.
A son of the late George F. and Anna Johanna Klug Gauger, both of German descent, he was born May 20, 1928, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1950 - 1952.
George graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, received a bachelor's degree in Biology from Lakeland College and a Masters of Microbiology from West Virginia University. His career included 8 years in industry, 18 years in the Panama Canal Zone with the US Army Tropic Test Center and the Panama Canal Company, and 10 years with the State of Florida at the Florida State University and the Department of Labor. He also authored or co-authored 12 scientific papers during his career.
George's hobbies and interests were varied, but his passion was orchids, at one time having over 500 plants and 75 species. He is also the namesake for cephaelis gaugerii, a species of plant he discovered while in the Panama Canal Zone. He was an active parishioner at Epiphany Lutheran Church and a member of the Panama Canal Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bell Hornsby Gauger; children, Lisa Lulofs (Bruce), Geoffry Gauger (Teresa), Karen Gauger, Bradley Gauger; stepson, Joey Hornsby; grandchildren, Kyle Lulofs (Carol), Kari Lulofs Starling (Joshua), Quinlan Hildreth; and great-granddaughter, Makayla Starling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Irene Gauger.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Abbey Funeral Home, North Monroe Street. The funeral is 10:00 AM Monday, December 3, 2012 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, with a family interment at 12:30 PM at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, North Monroe Street. The family will also receive friends from 9:00 until 10:00 AM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church, 8300 Deerlake Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312. The online guestbook is at www.abbeyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
December 6, 2012
Lisa,Geoff and Bradley I am so sorry to learn of your fathers passing.
Helen and Joe Mueller
December 2, 2012
Mr. Gauger was a long-time member of the Lakewood Village Neighborhood Association. He was a good neighbor who will be missed. My condolences to the family.
December 1, 2012
We will miss the best Brat Fryer,we know. To all the Gaugers and Lulofs. You will be in our prayers.
Keep The Faith,
The Unglaub and Aubin families
Carol Saak
December 1, 2012
My sympathy to all my cousins and to Ruth. Will miss my Uncle and all his funny jokes and stories.
Jerry & Jerry Mae Windsor
December 1, 2012
George was a friend and we will miss him.
Our sympathy and love to Ruth and the family.
Jimmy nack
December 1, 2012
I will miss my uncle. He was one of the funniest guys I knew. Great sheep head player.
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