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Paul Joseph "Whitey" GELACEK Jr.

Paul Joseph "Whitey" GELACEK Jr. obituary

Paul GELACEK Obituary

GELACEK Paul Joseph (Whitey) Jr. Paul Joseph Gelacek, Jr. (Whitey) was born in Ford City, PA, July 22, 1921. Part of "the finest generation" he served in the Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He returned home to Toledo in 1945 and married Rena March 24, 1946. Paul and Rena were married for 64 wonderful years. They had three children, Paula, Dan, and Lori. There are six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Paul was employed at Libbey-Owens-Ford from 1952 to 1982. Following retirement he moonlighted as a limo driver for Glasstech. Later he worked for the U Haul Corporation. Paul left us peacefully on September 6 at the Genoa Retirement Center surrounded by those who loved him. Please join us September 11 at 4:00 pm at Genoa Clay Center Presbyterian Church to celebrate Paul's life. The family asks that contributions be made to Genoa Retirement Village.

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 9, 2010.

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Kevin Klaege

September 10, 2010

I remember going to Paul and Rena's house with his grandson Don while i was growing up. My prayers are with the family in your time of loss.

thomas McLennan Sr

September 9, 2010

i've known paul many years living across him and also driveing limo with him many times. My prayers are with you in this time of need. Paul will be sorely miss by all. God Bless and rest in peace as your with the all mighty.

Don Mathis

September 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family for the strength to endure your loss.
I have many fond memories of my time together with Paul.
I pray he is with our heavenly father.
Don Mathis

September 9, 2010

Paula,

Ken and I are thinking about you and letting you know how much we love you during this difficult time in your life. Burying one of your parents is a fact of life that I wish we didn't have to face, but, that is God's plan, isn't it? I just wish we were with you because you really need a hug! Love ya,
Nan and Kenny
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judy ruppel

September 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We had a lot of good jokes and dinners together. Would love to hear from you. Loring passed away 1 year ago in July and sure do miss him. We moved to Hillsboro in 2000.

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