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In memory of

Capt. Tom Frederich Gastrich

Wasilla, AK

May 10, 1942 - January 4, 2023

May 10, 1942 - Jan 4, 2023

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In memory of

Capt. Tom Frederich Gastrich

Passed

January 4, 2023
Born

May 10, 1942
Resided

Wasilla, AK

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January 04, 2023, Captain Tom Frederich Gastrich, 80, of Wasilla, AK, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Cindy (McGinnis) at his side. Early that morning, the clouds lifted and the Aurora Borealis ushered him to heaven.

Tom and Cindy married in 1988 and for twelve years resided in Ohio on Ten Mile in New Richmond and in Terrace Park with sons Matthew and Rob. In 2000 they moved to Wasilla, Alaska, in …

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Participated in

Attendee of

National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation

Attendee of

American Farriers Association

Professional Organization

Attendee of

Cessna Pilots Association

Professional Organization

Attendee of

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Professional Organization

What were Tom's favorite vacation spots?

Cabo 💃🏻

Cabo 💃🏻

Cabo 💃🏻

What were Tom's favorite foods?

Hands down, Aunt Pauline's Potato Pancakes!

Hands down, Aunt Pauline's Potato Pancakes!

Hands down, Aunt Pauline's Potato Pancakes!

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Born

May 10th, 1942

Christ Church Hospital, Ohio

Tom, Elementary School

1949

New Richmond, OH

Family Outing, Circa 1952

1952

Cincinnati, OH

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Katherine Williams

Cause of death

Melanoma

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Pioneer Peak, Knik River, AK, USA

Funeral services provided by

Cremation Society of Alaska

Hospice care provided by

Ancora Home Health and Hospice

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Raised by 2 people

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Created with love by Karen Murph (Tom's daughter) and Cindy Gastrich (Tom's wife).

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