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Gunther Gebel-Williams
Birth: Sep. 12, 1934, Germany
Death: Jul. 19, 2001
Venice
Sarasota County
Florida, USA

Circus animal trainer. He delighted ladies, gentleman, children of all ages during his three decades with the Greatest Show on Earth. He never missed a performance during his career with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The flashy performer worked with elephants, tigers, leopards, lions, panthers, mountain lions, horses, goats, camels, zebras, and a giraffe. In addition, he was featured in TV specials and advertisements. He last performed in the giant steel cage on September 27, 1998 in Grand Rapids, Mich. 

 
Cause of death: Cancer
 
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Burial:
Venice Memorial Gardens
Venice Gardens
Sarasota County
Florida, USA
 
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Record added: Jul 23, 2001
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Thank you for the thrills and fun. You are 'Mr. Circus'. Rest in peace along the sawdust trail.
- Olivia Martinez
 Added: May. 19, 2013

- David Wend
 Added: Sep. 12, 2012

- Gloria
 Added: Sep. 12, 2012
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