Harry L. Gasteiger, 97, Johnson City, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 25, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Gasteiger was born in Hempfield, PA to the late W.H. and Lillie Bell Loveless Gasteiger. Soon thereafter, he became a resident of Johnson City, where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Gasteiger was a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as a Major and was a pilot and flight instructor, receiving the National Defense Ribbon. After World War II he returned to Johnson City and started the Gasteiger-Willis Construction Company, working until his retirement, and was a member of the Johnson City Home Builders Association.
Mr. Gasteiger and his late wife Margaret were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and in 2001 was appointed Elder Emeritus. He spent the majority of his retirement enjoying outdoor activities, including gardening and beekeeping.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gasteiger was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Margaret Erb Gasteiger, in 2010, and one sister, Mary Ward Mount.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Harrison Gasteiger and wife Marty, Johnson City; two daughters, Anne Hyder and Catherine Shannon, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Edith Jennings, Nashville, and Lena Holtzclaw, Bristol; eight grandchildren, Harrison Gasteiger and wife Jessica, Mark Gasteiger, Joseph Gasteiger, Michael Exum Hyder, Elizabeth Hyder Andrews and husband Shawn, Margaret Anne Hyder, Casey Shannon and wife Christa, and Catherine Shannon Simerly and husband Travis; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park with Dr. Jim Richter officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and friends. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M. Thursday.
In-lieu-of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. STE 102, Johnson City, TN 37601.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Gasteiger family. 928-6111
Mr. Gasteiger was born in Hempfield, PA to the late W.H. and Lillie Bell Loveless Gasteiger. Soon thereafter, he became a resident of Johnson City, where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Gasteiger was a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as a Major and was a pilot and flight instructor, receiving the National Defense Ribbon. After World War II he returned to Johnson City and started the Gasteiger-Willis Construction Company, working until his retirement, and was a member of the Johnson City Home Builders Association.
Mr. Gasteiger and his late wife Margaret were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and in 2001 was appointed Elder Emeritus. He spent the majority of his retirement enjoying outdoor activities, including gardening and beekeeping.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gasteiger was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Margaret Erb Gasteiger, in 2010, and one sister, Mary Ward Mount.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Harrison Gasteiger and wife Marty, Johnson City; two daughters, Anne Hyder and Catherine Shannon, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Edith Jennings, Nashville, and Lena Holtzclaw, Bristol; eight grandchildren, Harrison Gasteiger and wife Jessica, Mark Gasteiger, Joseph Gasteiger, Michael Exum Hyder, Elizabeth Hyder Andrews and husband Shawn, Margaret Anne Hyder, Casey Shannon and wife Christa, and Catherine Shannon Simerly and husband Travis; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park with Dr. Jim Richter officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and friends. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M. Thursday.
In-lieu-of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. STE 102, Johnson City, TN 37601.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Gasteiger family. 928-6111
Harry L. Gasteiger, 97, Johnson City, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 25, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Gasteiger was born in Hempfield, PA to the late W.H. and Lillie Bell Loveless Gasteiger. Soon thereafter, he became a resident of Johnson City, where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Gasteiger was a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as a Major and was a pilot and flight instructor, receiving the National Defense Ribbon. After World War II he returned to Johnson City and started the Gasteiger-Willis Construction Company, working until his retirement, and was a member of the Johnson City Home Builders Association.
Mr. Gasteiger and his late wife Margaret were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and in 2001 was appointed Elder Emeritus. He spent the majority of his retirement enjoying outdoor activities, including gardening and beekeeping.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gasteiger was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Margaret Erb Gasteiger, in 2010, and one sister, Mary Ward Mount.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Harrison Gasteiger and wife Marty, Johnson City; two daughters, Anne Hyder and Catherine Shannon, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Edith Jennings, Nashville, and Lena Holtzclaw, Bristol; eight grandchildren, Harrison Gasteiger and wife Jessica, Mark Gasteiger, Joseph Gasteiger, Michael Exum Hyder, Elizabeth Hyder Andrews and husband Shawn, Margaret Anne Hyder, Casey Shannon and wife Christa, and Catherine Shannon Simerly and husband Travis; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park with Dr. Jim Richter officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and friends. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M. Thursday.
In-lieu-of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. STE 102, Johnson City, TN 37601.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Gasteiger family. 928-6111
Mr. Gasteiger was born in Hempfield, PA to the late W.H. and Lillie Bell Loveless Gasteiger. Soon thereafter, he became a resident of Johnson City, where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Gasteiger was a graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as a Major and was a pilot and flight instructor, receiving the National Defense Ribbon. After World War II he returned to Johnson City and started the Gasteiger-Willis Construction Company, working until his retirement, and was a member of the Johnson City Home Builders Association.
Mr. Gasteiger and his late wife Margaret were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and in 2001 was appointed Elder Emeritus. He spent the majority of his retirement enjoying outdoor activities, including gardening and beekeeping.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gasteiger was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Margaret Erb Gasteiger, in 2010, and one sister, Mary Ward Mount.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Harrison Gasteiger and wife Marty, Johnson City; two daughters, Anne Hyder and Catherine Shannon, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Edith Jennings, Nashville, and Lena Holtzclaw, Bristol; eight grandchildren, Harrison Gasteiger and wife Jessica, Mark Gasteiger, Joseph Gasteiger, Michael Exum Hyder, Elizabeth Hyder Andrews and husband Shawn, Margaret Anne Hyder, Casey Shannon and wife Christa, and Catherine Shannon Simerly and husband Travis; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park with Dr. Jim Richter officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and friends. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M. Thursday.
In-lieu-of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. STE 102, Johnson City, TN 37601.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Gasteiger family. 928-6111
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