Gale W. Deubner

Gale W. Deubner, age 88, of Zoar, passed away Wednesday morning, January 23, 2012, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 5,1925 in Greenville, OH, a son of the late Robert and Glyda (Walker) Deubner, and had been a Zoar resident since 1952, previously residing in Mineral City from 1936-1952.

Gale was the owner-operator of Deuber Excavating Co. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Preceded in death by a son, Craig Deubner, on Oct. 18, 2011. Survived by his wife, Helen I. Deubner, with whom he celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary on April 7, 2012; one daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Gary Rothacher, of Stonecreek; one son, Joe Deubner, of New Cumberland; one sister, Betty Adams, of Mineral City; one brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Beverly Deubner, of Mineral City; a step-sister, Wanda Fiddler, of Sandyville; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Sat. at 2 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor Richard L. Harvey officiating. Interment in Zoar Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the service on Sat. from 1-2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Deubner’s memory may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663; Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com
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