Gasahl, George
George H. Gasahl, age 79, of Twin Lake, passed away on Monday at home after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1928, in Chicago to George and Jeannette (Mooney) Gasahl and married Eleanor Stone on June 17, 1950, in Muskegon. George was a businessman and owner of Graichens in Fremont. George was proud to be a community leader and was instrumental in the development of downtown Fremont. He was a member of the Muskegon Elks, Newaygo-Pilgrim Masonic Lodge #131, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, CAM Club, and had served as a Director of the Old Kent Bank in Fremont and Dalton Township Board of Trustees. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict and member of the First Congregational Church in Fremont.
George is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Twin Lake; children, Marjorie Dorr of Fruitport, Mary (Vancey) Bown of Norton Shores, George (Dr. Laurie) Gasahl III of Muskegon, and Jim (Brenda) Gasahl of Norton Shores; 7 grandchildren, Allison and Benjamin and Alicia Dorr, Tracy and G. Henry IV Gasahl, Tucker and Evan Bown; sisters in law, Patricia McDonell and Barbara Wenk.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Crandell Funeral Home in Fremont with funeral services on Friday 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Fremont. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society. Friends may share memories and condolences with the family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home in Fremont.
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posted 12/4/07
So sorry to hear of George's passing.
I had a lot of fun visiting his stamp shop and going over stamps with him.
Jerry Woodring
posted 12/4/07
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I can’t think of anyone who ever lived life with more zest than George. His wife and children were the apples of his eye. He was the most enthusiastic salesman I ever knew. Life was always more fun when George was around. We know that our departed loved ones have warm feet now that George is in heaven and they all have new slippers. Our love to you all as you cope with your loss. We are better for having known and enjoyed George!
Much love,
Dave, Phil, and Dan Morath
posted 12/5/07
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posted 12/5/07
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Ben and Family;
You are in our thoughts in your time of grief. We all wish you well and are so very sorry for your loss.
-Fellow coaches and friends at Marshall High School
posted 12/6/07
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So many happy memories of George and Ellie and their welcoming home on the lake. As Tom said, "When we were kids, the Gasahl house was always the place to be!" In later years, after our parents and we had left the area, we could always count on a warm welcome back at the Gasahls. George's standard greeting was "How have you been, what do you need? Can I get you something to eat? What are ya drinking?" Mr. Hospitality plus such a warm heart. We can't imagine Twin Lake without him.
Ellie, you and your family are in our thoughts and our hearts.
Dawn & Tom Willi
posted 12/6/07
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Dear Eleanor and
Family,
I am so sorry to learn of George's death. He certainly waged a
valiant fight and, I am sure, was granted additional years to his
life through his courage and amazing attitude. I am sorry that I will
not be able to attend either visitation or the service on
Friday, but my thoughts and prayers will certainly be with you all. I
must add that the others working at the Township Hall all
express their sadness and be assured George will be missed here. Our
best wishes to each of you. Love, Rosemary Rinella
posted 12/7/07
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posted 12/7/07
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Please accept my
deepest sympathies and respect for your loss. God be with you.
Wayne Walden
posted 12/7/07
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