Julius Gombash Jr.

Julius Gombash Obituary

GOMBASH Julius Jr. Julius Gombash, Jr., age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital emergency room. He was born May 5, 1921, in Swanton, Ohio, to Julius and Mary (Zinscak) Gombash. He graduated from Ai School in 1939. On April 18, 1953, Julius married his beloved wife of 47 years, Delores Burkhardt. He is now reunited with her in Heaven. He has missed her dearly since her death on January 28, 2000. Julius farmed his entire life. In his later years, he loved getting on a tractor and helping his sons on the farm whenever he could. He enjoyed playing cards, and spent many hours playing solitaire with his grandson, Max. He also enjoyed time spent at his son's restaurant with family and friends, and with his good friend, Maynard Habel and brother-in-law, Bill. Julius is survived by his children, Jeri (Terry) Szabo, Jim Gombash (Ardis Bauman), Julius (Peggy) Gombash, Michael (Monique) Gombash, Betty Stacey and Grace (Jeff) Householder; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother, Eugene (Lois) Gombash; brother-in-law, William Burk-hardt and sister-in-law, Helen Burkhardt. Besides his wife, Delores, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe and James; granddaughter, Chelsea; grandson, Rob Weemes, and son-in-law, Ron Stacey. Friends and family may visit Sunday, December 14th from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, where a scripture service led by Rev. Brian Haller will be held at 7:30 p.m. Prayers will begin in the funeral home Monday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church. Fr. Thomas Leyland will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Richard's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at: www.weigelfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Julius Gombash

10 Entries

Sherrie Burkhardt

December 15, 2008

Dear Jim, Dick, Mike, Jeri, Betty, Grace:
Aunt Dee and Uncle Julius always made me feel so welcome and comfortable, truly like I was a family member. I loved going to the farm, it reminded me of my father's family farm. Nothing better than people who work the land for a living - hard working and hard playing - that's what it's all about ! I loved Uncle Julius' gruffness and cussin' and Aunt Dee's laugh and hugs. You could tell they were a good match and loved each other very much. Now they are together again, and that has to offer you some comfort. When you start to get gloomy because their gone, just picture them together and you'll be able to smile. I'll always keep them both in my heart and your families in my prayers.

Love, Sherrie

PS - let's keep those family reunions alive !

Bonnie Fischer

December 14, 2008

To Jeri, Jim, Dick, Mike, Betty & Grace - I loved both your parents very much. There will never be anyone as thoughtful as they were. Uncle Julius was a diamond in the rough, and Aunt Dee was part of the
MAS. They were always there to step up to the plate when someone needed help. I'm sure the Lord was
at the pearly gates with arms extended wide to welcome your Dad.
He'll be greatly missed.

Diane Youngston

December 13, 2008

I always liked Uncle Julius. When I was young, I loved to stay on the farm in the summer. I remember baling hay and helping Aunt Dee pick strawberries. Once I hilled potatoes. That was hard work. When we were very young, Aunt Dee and Uncle Julius had chickens. I remember trying to gather the eggs. I was half afraid to poke the hens to get them off the eggs. I was really impressed when I witnessed Uncle Julius applying CPR to one of Dick's pigs bringing it back to life. Uncle Julius once gave me a ride in the manure spreader. I thought that was a riot. I used to like to wrestle with Uncle Julius when I was a kid. When I became a teenager and became too old to wrestle with my uncle, cousins Betty and Grace would beg us to wrestle again. That embarrased both of us.

Julius was always full of stories and fun. We would love it when Uncle Julius, Uncle Steve and Jack Cook would all come to a party at our home. You knew you were for an evening of laughter. He worked so hard all of his life. When we had family reunions, he had to leave twice during the party to milk the cows. When I stayed in the summer, I remember he got up real early in the morning to begin his chores. My dad Pete always said that Julius was a smart farmer, buying farm land and equipment and expanding the operations. It seemed that his skin always had a deep, deep tan because of the hours he spent in the sun. He took such good care of Aunt Dee when she was stricken with cancer. He never failed to visit the hospital when my dad or anyone else was hospitalized. He had his quirks as all of us do, but he loved his family. I never will forget him.

Bill Burkhardt

December 13, 2008

Thanks, Julius, for always being so good to my sister Delores and to me and my family. I'm going to miss our Friday visits.

Joan Goodspeed

December 13, 2008

When I was little, I was a bit afraid of Uncle Julius because he seemed so gruff and I was shy. When Aunt Dee was sick, I was able to witness this wonderful, gentle man whose love for his wife was very, very obvious. I have many memories of Uncle Julius and my Dad in our kitchen laughing and talking for hours. When my Dad was sick, he visited often. Nobody could get my Dad to do his simple exercises, but I remember when Uncle Julius was there, he would say "Hey Pete, lift up them arms, let's go" and magically he could get him to do them! So, thanks for the memories Uncle Julius. You led a long and fruitful life and I'm sure you're in heaven now with Aunt Dee and my parents. It's rather comforting to picture all of you looking down on the families that you left.

Penny Hern

December 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary & Michele Gullic

December 13, 2008

Jeri and Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Your Dad seemed to be a good loving man.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Bonne and Ron Holdeman

December 13, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Bernadette Hartman

December 13, 2008

Dear Grace and Family,
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. May God hold you all in His loving arms.
Bernadette Hartman (Sam's Club)

Darla Dutridge

December 13, 2008

Mr. Gombash will be missed by all his loved ones and Friends. We have the honor of saying he is our friend. Our Prayers and thoughts go out to his Family.

Mr. @ Mrs. Don Dutridge
@ Family

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