Richard Allen Gamerdinger, age 71, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away December 24, 2019 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan, Ohio.
Richard was born May 6, 1948 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Earl H. Gamerdinger and Norma (Gilson) Gamerdinger. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran; was a dedicated truck driver for over 50 years and retired from Powers Trucking; enjoyed taking walks with his children, grandchildren, and his dogs; and was an avid fan of Jeopardy.
Surviving are his wife Charman Gamerdinger; children, Troy (Candy Conner) Gamerdinger of Logan, Travis Gamerdinger of Prestcot Valley, AZ, and Zachary Ginther of Grand Island, NE; adopted son Chris McGiffin of Logan; step-sons, Ricky Anthony of Bremen and Joshua Perry of Logan; grandchildren, Justin Gamerdinger, Brookelynn Monroe, Mary Gamerdinger, Wesley Gamerdinger, C.J. McGiffin, Harley McGiffin, Faith McGiffin, Dalton McGiffin, Hope McGiffin, Ariana McGiffin; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth (Jim) Craig and Sharon (Virgil) Raddatz; and special friends, Carol & Bruce Westfall, Carol & David Seely, and Kelly & Joe Olbers.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Makenzee Gamerdinger; and sister Rita Gamerdinger.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with Rev. Steve Heskett  officiating. Burial was in Webb Chapel Cemetery, Webb Summit, Ohio, where Military Graveside services were conducted by the Hocking County Honor guard.
Calling hours were observed on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation can be made to Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.
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