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1863 - 2004



Gammel, George Robert Jr

George Robert Gammel Jr., 70, of Topeka died April 18, 2004, at Topeka Health Care Nursing Home, where he resided.

He was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Cottonwood Falls, the son of George Robert and Dorothy Katheryn Ryherd Gammell. He attended Chase County Community High School, where he was active in a variety of sports and extra- curricular activities. He graduated in 1951 and went on to attend Kansas State University, where he was active in the AFROTC and the KSU Livestock judging team serving as a member until his death. He graduated from KSU in 1955 and received a bachelor's of science degree.

Mr. Gammell joined the Air Force upon graduation and was commissioned as first lieutenant in 1956. He logged more than 420 hours of flight time in F- 94C fighters as a member of the 46th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. After his military service he worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail handler until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by Elizabeth Harris and is survived by a daughter, Joni M. Gonzales; two grandchildren, all of Topeka; and a brother, James Gammell.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 23, at the Penwell-Gabel Midtown Chapel. Graveside services were at Four Mile Cemetery south of Council Grove with military honors. Online condolences may be made at www.penwell- gabel.com.

Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas Apr 29 2004



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