James H. Gasser

James H. Gasser, 69, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Sunday, July 19 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. His Family.... He was born February 11, 1946 in Ft. Jennings to Carl and Bertha (Kemper) Gasser. On May 3, 1969 he married Therese (Hasenkamp) Gasser. He is survived by his wife, Therese Gasser of Ft. Jennings; three sons, Michael Gasser, Bradley Gasser and Kevin Gasser, all of Ft. Jennings; two grandchildren, Sarah Gasser and Cameron Gasser, both of Ft. Jennings; a sister, Genevieve (Richard) German of Ft. Jennings; three brothers, Thomas (Martha) Gasser and Stanley (Kathi) Gasser, both of Ft. Jennings and Carl (Marsha) Gasser of Delphos; in-law, John Sheeter of Delphos, Doris (Doyle) Wittler of Ft. Jennings, Thomas (Donna) Hasenkamp of Delphos, James (Angela) Hasenkamp of Van Wert and Kenneth (Mary Kay) Hasenkamp of Dublin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Bertha Gasser; and a sister Ruth Sheeter. His Legacy.... James was the owner of Jim's Excavating in Ft. Jennings. He loved the "big yellow machines", having worked 53 years with heavy equipment. He loved spending time with his grandkids and also loved working in his garden. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, and again on Thursday for one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a parish wake service at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James H. Gasser please visit our Sympathy Store.

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