Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Glenwood, Iowa.
INTERMENT: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa
Gerald A. (Gary) Gaber, 67, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Omaha, NE, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 22, 2009 in Omaha, NE. He was born July 15, 1942 in Omaha, NE to Edward Charles & Bette Lee (McGinn) Gaber. Gary graduated from Creighton Prep High School in 1961 and attended several technical schools. He faithfully served his country during Vietnam in the Marines from 1961-65. He was united in marriage to his sweetheart Katharine A. Ford on June 18, 1965 in Omaha, NE. To this union one daughter, Deborah Ann was born.
Gary was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood, IA and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. His employment was with Quest as a Manager Power Maintenance Engineer. He enjoyed riding horses and loved country living. He would tell Katharine he was going out to see his girls, referring, of course, to the horses. He enjoyed sharing his love of the farm and nature with his grandsons and dearly cherished the time they were able to spend together. His wife and family meant the world to him.
Preceding Gary in death were his parents. He is survived by his wife Katharine Gaber; daughter, Deborah Ann & husband Michael John Koperski, Jr., two grandsons, Michael John Koperski, III and Garrett Allen Koperski all of Glenwood, IA and a host of friends.
Visitation:Thursday, September 24, 2009
7:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Friday, September 25, 2009
10:00 AM
24116 Marian Av.
Glenwood, IA51534
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