Our dad, Lawrence Joseph Gaschler Sr., passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Sterling, Colorado. Every year he made it a goal to reach his next birthday. This year wasn't any different. His 96 years far exceeded his expectations. Our dad was a proud Navy Veteran who served in WWII as a Naval Petty Officer. He loved America and was honored to serve his country. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 10 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at Prairie View Cemetery in Stoneham, CO.

Larry was born on February 23, 1927, in Park, Kansas, to Anton and Anna Marie Gaschler. The early years of the depression took its toll on the German family of 12, as it did with so many families during that time, but dad managed to play sports through high school, which gave him his lifetime love of football. When dad was 17, he signed up for the Navy and spent two years in the South Pacific.

When Dad left the Navy, he found his future as a barber and owned several barber shops during his working years. Dad was a hardworking man and not being able to sit still, built and remodeled many houses throughout his life.  His passions included gardening, (often giving his vegetables to friends and neighbors), playing harmonica, and watching sports on television, particularly during son Randy's UCLA days.

Larry is survived by his children: Randy & Wendy Gaschler; Starr (Gaschler) & Jim Palumbo; Monica (Gaschler) & Keith Whitworth. Larry left quite a legacy with 21 Grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. He was also an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Dad is now at peace and reunited with his parents, sisters, brothers, sons; Lawrence Joseph Gaschler Junior and Barry Anton Gaschler, grandchildren; Barry Junior and great grandchildren; Emmanuel and Evalee, as well as many friends who have gone before him.

While we know he is at peace, our selfish side wishes he was here with us to see his grandchildren grow up and to know their accomplishments.  He will be missed by all of us.

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