Larry Lee “Captain Gammy” Gamertsfelder, 85, of Wooster died on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Akron General Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1938 in Wooster to Ercel and Esther Martin Gamertsfelder. On May 11, 1963, he married Vera Morrison. Larry was a 1956 graduate of Wooster High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a minor in Speech from Ashland University in 1962. Larry served his country in the U.S. Army.
He taught school for several years before moving on to work at Masonite and then as a salesman for IFCO in Smithville. Larry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Larry was also a member of the American Legion and the Builder’s Exchange. He enjoyed boating, working in his yard, traveling the world, was an avid reader and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Larry would light up a room with his sense of humor, always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He loved his family beyond measure.
Larry is survived by his wife, Vera; children Kim (Mitch) Gillman of Wooster and Kelli (David) Schaffran of Strongsville; grandchildren Jessica Gillman, Brandon Gillman, Gabriella Schaffran, Courtney Schaffran and Sidney Schaffran; great granddaughter Addilyn Gillman; brother Allen Gamertsfelder of Hartville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Zolten Demjen; sisters Wanda Jean Messner and Eunice Brown and a brother Don Gamertsfelder.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Contributions may be directed to the Civil War Round Table, c/o Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
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So sorry to hear of Uncle Larry’s passing. I remember many family parties in his backyard and that he was always smiling with some story or joke. You will be missed Uncle Larry.
Aunt Vera, Kim & Kelly, we are saddened to hear that Uncle passed. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Lynda, Nicole & Alison
Uncle Larry such a great man!! Always could make you laugh, put a smile on your face and sharing words of wisdom in the most unique ways. Always loved and always will be! The world was blessed with a one of kind and a great one Love to all his family/our family and may the lord bless you all with peace as best he can.
Uncle Larry was the best at everything he did!!! He loved his family wholeheartedly!!! He never let you leave a room or phone call without telling you he loved you!!!! He was funny,loving,supportive and would always be willing to “give you the shirt off his back if you needed it!”.RIP Uncle Larry!!!You will not be forgotten!!!Love You so much!!!
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
Larry was a very good friend. I wish I had taken time to talk to him at church on Sunday. We had many happy days with Vera, the Ruscettis, and him. He had a good history of Wooster.
Papa, I have been trying to find all of the right words to say, but if I did it would be an entire book. You were the glue that held our family together. You always knew all the answers. You never missed a beat. You watched my graduate college, you watched me become a mother. You watched me struggle and you watched me succeed. You were always there no matter what. You could light up the darkest room just with your smile and laugh. You loved your family more than anything in this world. The little things you did brought us so much joy. Like a newspaper clipping that you thought we would enjoy, so you would cut it out, write a little note and mail it to us. Nobody will ever be able to compare to the man you were. I promise to keep making you proud. I promise to give Addilyn the best life possible like you gave us. I love you more than you will ever know. Watch over all of us, Captain Gammy.
One bright day in the middle of night, two dead boys got up to fight. Back to back they faced each other, drew their swords and shot each other. A deaf policeman heard the noise, and came and shot those two dead boys.
He was absolutely the best of the best! My heart is so painfully broken for this loss of light in this world. I love you, Papa G.
Kelley, I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your dad. He was such a sweet man and super funny❤️ He will be missed. Lots of hugs to you and your family ❤️
To Larry’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio
Vera, you have my deepest sympathy on your husbands passing. I have been thru the same situation 2 years ago. I have not seen or talked to you in many, many years and hope you remember me. My name is Thelma (Reed) Geitgey. John & Lois Nolletti are neighbors and friends of mine and told me they told me were friends of yours. Please accept my prayer for you at this time of grief.