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Jimmie A. Gast, 78, residing in Huron, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Jimmie was born on September 30, 1936 in Sandusky, OH to the late Harold and Edna (Didlius) Gast.
Jimmie was a graduate from Sandusky High School. He was employed at Sandusky Machine and Tool for 21 years before retiring in 2002. Jimmie was a volunteer for the Erie MetroParks. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, listening to music, collecting hats from all the places he visited; his favorite from Hawaii and spending time with his family and friends.
Jimmie is survived by his loving wife, H. Ann (Hamilton) Gast, whom he married on March 16, 1957; daughter, Kathleen Marsac of Huron, OH; sons, Alan (Dawn) Gast of Sandusky and Ron (Mary) Gast of IL; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond "Tony" (Becky) Gast of Sandusky, OH; his best friend, his cat, Amos; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie is preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Gast and another brother and sister who passed in childhood.
Private family services will take place. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Jimmie's memory may do so to Back To The Wild P.O. Box 423 Castalia, OH 44824 or to the Erie MetroParks 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron, OH 44870.
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