Obituary of Jeff Gastmeier

<h1>Jeff Gastmeier</h1> Quietly at home after a brief struggle with cancer on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the age of 52 years. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Arnold) for 28 years; devoted father of Jason Gastmeier (Emily) and Jeremy Gastmeier (Kendra). Sadly missed by his mother, Norma Gastmeier; sister, Susan Gastmeier; brothers-in-law, Brian and Doug Arnold; sisters-in-law Laurie Arnold and Beverly Folger (Jim), and niece Terry Lynn Folger. Jeff will be lovingly remembered by many friends. Predeceased by his father, Claude Gastmeier and sister, Janet Gastmeier. A memorial service will be held at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 1 p.m., the Rev. James Koellner officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Reception to immediately follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530. Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. Special thanks to Dr. Kontakos and the nurses of Team 6 with the CCAC for their care and support. In living memory of Jeff a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. “Those we hold in our arms for a little while We hold in our hearts forever”.