Gary L. Krebs, Sr.

Gary L. Krebs, Sr. 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1959 and served his country for four year in the US Marine Corps.

He was a lifetime member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #189 and also retired as the Chief Construction Compliance Officer for the State of Ohio. Gary was an active member of the Lancaster Tarhe Lions Club.  He enjoyed golfing, playing euchre and spending time with his family.

Gary is survived by his son, Gary L. (Paula Thress) Krebs, Jr. of Lancaster; daughter, Kelly (Mike) Dickson of Baltimore; grandchildren, Andy Dickson of Washington, D.C., Taylor Dickson of Iowa, Adrian Krebs of Florida, and Cameron Krebs of Athens; sisters, Emma Jean Lansing and Donna Gregory both of Lancaster, several nieces and nephews, and his favorite euchre opponent, Michelle Dickson and his beloved cat, Dottie.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Rose (Balser) Krebs, parents, Henry and Leola (Withem) Krebs and sister, Mary Ann Siler.

A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster, Ohio with the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail conducting military rites at the cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Lancaster Tarhe Lions Club, PO Box 562, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells RD., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 in his memory.

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