Official Obituary of
Alvin Paul Gamble
August 25, 1934 ~ August 19, 2017 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Alvin Gamble Obituary
Eastman Funeral Home
419.929.3781
Alvin Paul Gamble, 82, of Fitchville died unexpectedly on August 19, 2017, in Tiffin, Ohio.
Alvin was born on August 25, 1934 to the late Clarence and Florence (nee Blinzley) Gamble in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a gifted athlete in school participating in most sports, but he excelled in basketball. Al worked with RR Donnelley in Willard and then later in Dwight, Illinois retiring as a machine operator.
He was always friendly and social and liked dartball, fishing, golf and camping. In his younger days Al was a fireman and auxiliary policeman. He was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Aerie# 711 and Norwalk Conservation Club. He was a Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs fan.
Al is survived by his fiancé, Shirley J. Miller; children, Kenneth (Jean) Gamble of Dwight, Illinois, Darcy Gamble of Fitchville, Tracey (Jeff) Kohlmeier of Bourbonnais, Illinois; grandchildren, Marc (Tiffany) Gamble, Michelle (John) Reilmann, Elizabeth (Missy) Hudson, Rebecca (Shaun) Shadwick, Zachary (Kristin) Kohlmeier and Lauren Kohlmeier; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and several neighbors and close friends who were like family to him.
In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his wife Joan, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and a grandson, Casey Kohlmeier.
Friends and family may call from 6-9 pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Eastman Funeral Home in New London where a service will be held on Thursday August 24, 2017 at 11 am. Burial will follow in Fitchville Cemetery. Guests are invited to wear Al's favorite color (pink) on Wednesday and Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, at 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Online condolences may also be expressed by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.
419.929.3781
Alvin Paul Gamble, 82, of Fitchville died unexpectedly on August 19, 2017, in Tiffin, Ohio.
Alvin was born on August 25, 1934 to the late Clarence and Florence (nee Blinzley) Gamble in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a gifted athlete in school participating in most sports, but he excelled in basketball. Al worked with RR Donnelley in Willard and then later in Dwight, Illinois retiring as a machine operator.
He was always friendly and social and liked dartball, fishing, golf and camping. In his younger days Al was a fireman and auxiliary policeman. He was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Aerie# 711 and Norwalk Conservation Club. He was a Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs fan.
Al is survived by his fiancé, Shirley J. Miller; children, Kenneth (Jean) Gamble of Dwight, Illinois, Darcy Gamble of Fitchville, Tracey (Jeff) Kohlmeier of Bourbonnais, Illinois; grandchildren, Marc (Tiffany) Gamble, Michelle (John) Reilmann, Elizabeth (Missy) Hudson, Rebecca (Shaun) Shadwick, Zachary (Kristin) Kohlmeier and Lauren Kohlmeier; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and several neighbors and close friends who were like family to him.
In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his wife Joan, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and a grandson, Casey Kohlmeier.
Friends and family may call from 6-9 pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Eastman Funeral Home in New London where a service will be held on Thursday August 24, 2017 at 11 am. Burial will follow in Fitchville Cemetery. Guests are invited to wear Al's favorite color (pink) on Wednesday and Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, at 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Online condolences may also be expressed by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.
Cemetery Details
Fitchville Cemetery
1400 US Route 250
New London, OH, 44851
New London, OH, 44851
Visitation
AUG 23. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Eastman Funeral Home - New London
Eastman Funeral Home New London 200 W. Main St.
New London, OH, 44851
Funeral Service
AUG 24. 11:00 AM
Eastman Funeral Home - New London
Eastman Funeral Home New London 200 W. Main St.
New London, OH, 44851
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