Gary Gene Handschumacher

1945 - 2012  (67 years)

• Name	Gary Gene Handschumacher
  Born	4 Mar 1945	Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	8 Mar 2012	Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA
  Buried	Y  [1]
  Person ID	I191224	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2015

  
  

  Father	Harry Wayne Handschumacher,   b. 27 Aug 1923, Washington County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 16 Apr 1988, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA  (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Mildred Marie Smithberger
  Family ID	F61886	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Wilda Lou Jackson
  Children	1. Amy Lynn Handschumacher   2. Alex Jackson Handschumacher
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F72828	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Barbara Unknown
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F72829	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S927] Obituary. Gary G. Handschumacher, 67, of Marietta, passed away Thursday (March 8, 2012). Gary was born in Canton, Ohio, to Harry and Mildred (Smithberger) Handschumacher He was preceded in death by his father, Hank; and step-daughter, Ronda Manley. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara; daughter, Amy Lynn Handschumacher; son, Alex Jackson Handschumacher; and step-daughter, Rebecca (Dale) Schaad, all of Marietta. Step-grandchildren: Jessica Sebring (T J McGlumphy), Seath Sebring and Rachel Sebring, all of the Marietta area. His mother, Mildred of Warner; his twin brother, Larry (Jane) Handschumacher of Beverly; sister, Carolyn Sidwell of Greensboro, N.C.; and brother, Terry (Pam) Handschumacher of Bridgeport, W.Va. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his adopted cat, Smokey. Gary was a barber in Marietta for 45 years after attending Andrews Barber College in Columbus, Ohio. He was a well known athlete in basketball and baseball at Salem Liberty High school and played ball on several local teams following school. He was in the Army Enlisted Reserves during the Viet Nam Era. He was a member of American Legion Post 64 and greatly enjoyed golfing, traveling and playing cards. A special thank you to the hospice team for the loving care and comfort during his illness and to the many family members and friends who provided support. Gary donated his body to science. A memorial service will be held at a later date with military services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 64, P.O. Box 16, Marietta or to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 1218 Market St., Parkersburg 26101.