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Gary Case Obituary
NORTH LEWISBURG - Gary L. Case, 79, of North Lewisburg, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Gary was born June 4, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Willard "Dick" and Ethel "Ruth" (Weaver) Case. He was a graduate of Triad High School, class of 1960. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years as a Photographer, 1st Class. Beginning in 1965, Gary joined his father as a guide at the Ohio Caverns. Following the family legacy, Gary's daughter, Terri, also served as a guide for a summer at the Ohio Caverns making her the third generation of Case family members to serve as tour guides.
On April 5, 1969 in Findlay, Ohio, Gary married the love of his life, Joyce Waldman. Also, in 1969, Gary graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor's in education. He began his teaching career at Triad Junior High in 1970 teaching Social Studies and Ohio History. Gary also coached junior high basketball and football as well as driver's education. Later in his life, Gary worked with his uncle, Charles B. Weaver as the Manager of Weaver Property Management in Springfield until he retired. He was a member of the slow pitch softball team in Cable. Gary loved NASCAR and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family as well as gathering for breakfast on Friday mornings with "The Mingo Boys." Gary was the most kind and humble man who would help anyone in need.
Gary is survived by his wife, Joyce (Waldman) Case; daughters, Terri (Steve) Bateson and Tifani (Brian) Reed; grandchildren, Case, Garrett & Levi Bateson and Aidan & Gavin Reed; sisters, Janet Jones, Linda (Chuck) Heck and Peggy Rhodes as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents; sister, RuthAnn and Jack Thomas as well as brother-in-law, Tom Rhodes.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the FRESHWATER, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, North Lewisburg, Ohio. Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Joyce McKeever officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cable United Methodist Church, 5779 Fillmore St, Cable, OH 43009 or to Triad Softball Fastpitch, 8099 Brush Lake Road, North Lewisburg, Ohio 43060.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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for Gary Case
Tim & Cindy Engle
April 21, 2022
So sorry to hear this. Many great memories of both of you and your girls growing up. He might be gone but he will always be with us.
Kathy Billingsley
April 21, 2022
Prayers for your family during this time.
Dennis and Kathy Billingsley
Ryan Katzenbach
April 20, 2022
Joyce and family...so very, very sorry for your loss. I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing today. Thoughts and prayers with you, Tifani, Teri, and the rest of the family...deepest condolences.
Dale and Linda Schimmoeller
April 20, 2022
Joyce and family.....
So sorry for your loss.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Elden Bails
April 20, 2022
I have so many fond memories of Gary. From Mingo to the Friday mornings breakfast. The best memory is when we spent the night of April 14th 1969 in the Fathers waiting room waiting for our daughters to be born. Early morning we had our first daughter. We have talked about that night so many times! To Joyce and family I am so sorry for your lose and keeping you in my Prayers !
Phil McCullough
April 20, 2022
One could never find a finer person to emulate than Gary, and done with grace and a bit of humor. Though I know he passed these traits on to his family there will only be one Gary, God blessed you in a special way. God speed my friend....
Darcy
April 20, 2022
Joyce-
My sincere condolences to you and your family! May you cherish all the many memories you have!
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Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home - North Lewisburg57 West Maple Street, North Lewisburg, OH 43060
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23
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