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. Funeral services were held on Friday 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. Click here to post a condolence or memory of George Gasahl Family on-line We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. George was a joy to work for and we have many good memories. Pat & Jack Gustman Karlene & Jake Saum 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 ______________________________________________________________________ I cant 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 _____________________________________________________________________ Dear George & Laurie: Please know you are in my thougts and prayers. Sending hugs from AZ...take care, Mardi Williams (formerly M. Monroe from Le Fleur Shoppe) posted 12/5/07 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ Deeply saddened to learn just now that George passed away.Hope George didn't suffer too greatly. I hold fond memories of Eleanor and George traveling in their Cadillac with our line of slippers, fabulous salesman and human being. Extend condolences to your beautiful family. Love, Jerry Jerry Polacheck Reliable of Milwaukee # 800-336-6876,ext.203 Direct # 414-238-2621 Fax # 414-272-6443 Email: [email protected] Mail To : PO Box 563 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0563 Ship to : Suite # 112-3 1126 So. 70th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214 posted 12/7/07 ______________________________________________________________________ Please accept my deepest sympathies and respect for your loss. God be with you. Wayne Walden posted 12/7/07 ______________________________________________________________________ Eleanor, I'm so sorry to see we lost George. I always enjoyed talking to both of you on phone and in person Keep up your strength and courage, I will pray for you. Louise Shinew Pine Medical Nurse posted 12/11/07