George Gaus
July 04, 1935 - July 07, 2023
Obituary
PENNEY FARMS, Fla. – George Andrew Gaus, age 88, of Penney Farms, Fla., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born to Lester Rank Heischman and Mary Catherine Wolfendale. George was adopted and raised by his mother and stepfather, Fredrick Joseph Gaus, who he knew and loved as his Dad.
George graduated from Aquinas College High School in Columbus, Ohio, in 1954. For most of his adult life he was a salesman of deli and bakery packages. From 1962-2000 he worked for the Unger Company of Cleveland, Ohio. From 2000 until the time of his death he worked as an independent salesman of bakery packages for several companies.
In 1962, George moved from Columbus, Ohio, to Madison and Waunakee, Wis., where he raised a family and resided until 2006. He lived in Middleburg, Fla., and then Penny Farms, Fla. His hobbies included working, traveling singing in the church choir, eating and riding his golf cart around Penney Farms Retirement Community.
George is survived by his six sons, Raymond (Felicia) of Wisconsin, Mark of Wisconsin, Matthew of California, Vincent of Maryland, Ben (Lori) of Wisconsin and John (Kristy) of California; and two daughters, Katerina (Rick) Voeltner of Kentucky and Babette Gaus of Wisconsin. He is survived by 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Ann Gaus of Ohio; and one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald; his twin brother, Thomas; and two daughters, Denise Gaus Boley and Stephanie Gaus Hess.
According to George’s wishes he was cremated. He wanted a memorial service in Wisconsin which will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the memorial service at 12 noon. Also, according to George’s wishes, he wanted everyone in attendance at the memorial service to have one last meal and drink on him, which will take place in the dining room at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, George requested that donations be made to Penney Farms Resident’s Aid Fund, P.O. Box 555, Penney Farms, FL 32079. Please sign the guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cards of condolence may be sent to the family at Katerina Voeltner, 182 Manley Ave, Vine Grove, KY 40175.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420