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Jack Gamester Obituary
Jack was born on July 24, 1924, in Ridgeville, Indiana, the son of Orville and Zella (Heston) Gamester. He graduated from Ridgeville High School and was drafted into the U.S. Airforce during World War II. Jack landed in Normandy on D-Day and also served in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. After Jack's military service, he returned to Ridgeville where he owned and operated Gamester Slaughter House, Gamester Trailer Park, Champion Homes and J&J Auto. Jack helped build the Ridgeville American Legion Post #504 where he was a member. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Portland, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and the Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine. Jack married Nancy Joan Earls on November 29, 1977.
Survivors include:
His wife: Nancy Joan Gamester – Redkey, Indiana
3 sons: Jerry Lofton – Dunkirk, Indiana
Tim Lofton – Lake Alfred, Florida
Doug Davis (wife Nylisa) – Redkey, Indiana
5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Services to celebrate Jack's life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Jonathon Edwards will officiate and entombment will follow at Lawndale Cemetery, east of Ridgeville. The Ridgeville American Legion Post #504 will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed towards Shriners Hospital for Children.
Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.
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