Donald Edward Gesdorf
July 25, 1941 ~ April 29, 2021
Donald Edward Gesdorf, age 79 passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2021. He was born July 25, 1941 in Cleveland the son of Howard and Mildred (Guenther) Gesdorf.
Don retired from Tool and Die Making after 46 years. He served in the Army National Guard’s 112th Combat Engineer Bridge Company. Don was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison.
He is survived by daughters, Christine (Paul) Ciupa, Cathryn (Tony) Helton and Laura (Paul) Kyser; and grandchildren, Haley, Donald, William, Thomas and John. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; his parents; and brother, Edward Gesdorf.
Friends will be received 10 am to 12 Noon, Monday, May 3, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison with a Service to follow at 12 Noon. Those in attendance are strongly encouraged to follow current pandemic guidelines for Covid-19, wear masks, and practice social distancing.
Final Resting Place will be at North Madison Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Don’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My condolences. Irene
Laura and Family, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Sincerely, Jim & Jan Green
My memories of the many times he and my late husband, Cliff, went hunting and dragged Jean and I with them. They took forever to hunker down to find the right spot. The next time we were invited to go with them we declined. So many memories of going to Chins restaurant and playing pinnacle, boating, fishing, and just being together. Cliff will have his buddy back with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I worked with don at ATC in geneva until we went on strike. A wizard when working on a die for our punch presses. Such a great guy rip don
Dearest Chris, Cathy, Laurie and all the grandchildren, We are sending all our love and prayers to you today as you mourn the loss of your beloved dad. We were so very saddened to hear that he had passed. He was a special man…a good husband to your mom (whom I love and miss with all my heart), father, and I’m sure a wonderful grandpa as well!. He was a good neighbor, dear friend…a good teacher, one of his many gifts. And how he loved his pets…(he even loved our silly Barney and later on, our Emmylou). He was very special to Larry and me—-to Colin and Jason as well, especially in their growing up years. I had hoped to visit him, along with all of you this coming summer when I will be up in Ohio. But that wasn’t meant to be. He will be missed by many. I’m sure it was a most beautiful reunion when he and your Mom greeted each other in Heaven! God be with you today and always. We love you. ???
Our sincere sympathy to Don's family. We remember him as a smiling friendly neighbor. He will be missed. Jeff and Sandi Ling
Thoughts & prayers to you & your family. Dominic & Marie Sforzo