Gerhardt "Gary" Fiedler's Obituary
Gerhardt A. E. Fiedler "Gary", age 87, of Rocky River, peacefully passed away on October 20, 2023. He was born on December 28, 1935, in Cleveland, to the late Arnold and Frieda (nee Teichman) Fiedler. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
During his time in the Air Force, Gary was a jet bomber mechanic. He was a true outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. He was a proud lifetime member South Cuyahoga Sportsman Association. He was humorously known as the Mayor of Rivergate Drive. He retired after 30 years of loyal service at N.A.S.A.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Fiedler.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anita (nee Garlow) Fiedler; children, Dana (Bruce) Hendricks, Gary (Vicki) Fiedler, and daughter-in-law, Laura Fiedler; grandchildren, Eric (Nicole), Alex, Mackenzie, Madison (Michael), Mitchell (Kristin), Brody, Cody, Keely, Gentry, and Jordan; great grandchildren, Ellery and Micah; as well as other extended family members and friends.
Friends and Family may gather from 12:00 to 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Sunset Chapel (6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070). A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00PM, officiated by Rev. Larry Bogen. His final resting place will be at Sunset Cemetery, Section 41, North Olmsted, Ohio, with full military honors.
Friends and Family may gather from 12:00 to 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Sunset Chapel (6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070). A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00PM. His final resting place will be at Sunset Cemetery, Section 41, North Olmsted, Ohio.
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