Gary L. Rumbaugh, age 81 of Cridersville, passed at 4:48 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Otterbein-Cridersville. He was born March 15, 1941 to the late Harold and Beatrice Hall Rumbaugh. On June 5, 1960 he married Bernadine ‘Skip’ Miller who passed May 14, 2018.

Mr. Rumbaugh begain working at Scot Lad and retired from Roundy’s in 2003 and was a member of Cridersville United Methodist Church. He grew up on a farm and knew all about hard work and was able to fix anything. He loved carpentry, wood working, watching Westerns, and camping. He treasured his family and when all the family got together. His biggest joy was his family and the church and he will be remembered for putting family and faith first.

Survivors include a son – Greg A. (Kerry M.) Rumbaugh of Lima – their children – Stephanie M. (Scott) Jordan and their daughter – Chloe; Kayla M. Rumbaugh, Kyle John Alan Rumbaugh; a daughter – Angie A. Rumbaugh of Cridersville; her children – Briana (Johnathon ‘JD’) Davis and Ciera Rumbaugh; 2 nieces – Heidi McMath and Tonya (Bruce) Peterson.

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law – Avonelle (Kenneth) McMath

Funeral services will begin 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Thomas Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may directed to Cridersville United Methodist Church.

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