Mr. Richard John Gauer's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Gauer, born February 21, 1923, native of Hollywood, CA. Married sixty years to Lela Myrup. Founder of A-1 Spring Service in Oakland, CA. Member of Chabot-East Oakland Kiwanis Club for 43 years, serving as President, Secretary and Treasurer. Served in the U. S. Naval Air Corps from 1943-1946. Member of the American Legion for over fifty years. An avid golfer most of his life, he enjoyed playing locally and on trips with many friends. He also enjoyed many hobbies with his wife, including bowling, square dancing, and travel.He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Connor and Shirley Yagues, his daughter Gayle Barker and husband Ken, his grandchildren Gina, Dawn and fiancée Scott, and Tony and wife Jennifer, and great-grandchildren Claire, Benji, Anthony, Eva, and Mila, as well as many nieces and nephews and family friends.
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