Andrew Richard Gast
- August 28, 2012
- Cincinnati, Ohio
of Andrew's Passing
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“Andy lived in the dorm next to us Sophomore year at UD. He was such a lively kid, full of smiles and mischief. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by...Read More »
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1 of 88 | Posted by: Brittany - Cleveland, OH
“Dear Rick and Sandy, we were so sorry to see the news of Andy's death in the paper and we wanted you to know we are so very sorry for your loss. A...Read More »
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2 of 88 | Posted by: Regina & Nelson Coon & Family - OH
“dear sandy an family sorry for loss god bess you an all your familys love jim !!!!!!!!!!
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3 of 88 | Posted by: james olsen - north ridgeville , OH
“Sandy and family -
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear and sending deepest sympathy.
You're all in my prayers,
Monica
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4 of 88 | Posted by: Monica Klembarsky Kropp - IL
“Sandy
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son Andrew.. What a wonderful young man , he touched many lives!
May God...Read More »
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5 of 88 | Posted by: Barbara(McVeigh) Shively - Troy, OH
“I have only known Andrew for the past few years. I just wanted to share that I thought Andrew was a great guy. He was a lot of fun to be around and...Read More »
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6 of 88 | Posted by: John DiTullio - Cincinnati, OH
“Sandy and Rick, know that you and your family are in our prayers and we are truly sorry for your loss.
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7 of 88 | Posted by: Jerry Nicholson - Nashville, TN
“When spending time with Andrew his lively spirit and joy were contagious. Many times we would simply act goofy and joke around while other times we...Read More »
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8 of 88 | Posted by: Adam Crigger
“We are very sorry for your loss. May your memories lift you and help you through this difficult time.
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9 of 88 | Posted by: Paulette & Larry Ward - Elyria, OH
“Rick and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I keep you in my prayers.
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10 of 88 | Posted by: Jessie Schafer - Vermilion, OH
“Dear Rick and Family,
Mere words cannot express my sadness and sincere sympathy at the loss of your precious son, Andrew. May the love, support, and...Read More »
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11 of 88 | Posted by: Caryn Merkel - Avon Lake, OH
“Andy was more than just my cousin. He is my big brother. We have such amazing memories of when he used to watch on black friday and during the summer...Read More »
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12 of 88 | Posted by: jorgi jenkins - North Ridgeville, OH
“We are so very deeply sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. If there is anything we can do to help you in any way please let...Read More »
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13 of 88 | Posted by: Adrian & Chelly Peyton &Taylor, Alli, & Max - OH
“My heart feel broken for the loss of your Andrew. As a mother, I can't imagine loosing a child, and as a sister, I miss my own sister very much...Read More »
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14 of 88 | Posted by: Martha Chrosniak - Cleveland, OH
“My heart feel broken for the loss of your Andrew. As a mother, I can't imagine loosing a child, and as a sister, I miss my own sister very much...Read More »
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15 of 88 | Posted by: Martha Chrosniak - Cleveland, OH
“Rick, Sandy, Kristen, Kerri,
So,So sorry to hear about Andy, My heart aches for all of you, please find some peace knowing he is in God's arms and...Read More »
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16 of 88 | Posted by: Jackie Dunbar - N. Ridgeville, , OH
“To the Gast Family
We hold you in our prayers at this difficult time.
God Bless you all.
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17 of 88 | Posted by: Betty & Joyce Hostutler - OH
“I am so sorry. May God bless Andrew, Sandy, and the entire Gast family.
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18 of 88 | Posted by: Dan McGuigan - Chesterland, OH
“My condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Hast and Kristen and Kerri, Andrew's wife. May God blessl you with comfort and peace.
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19 of 88 | Posted by: Cheryl Lamp Berry - Elyria, OH
“My heart breaks for your loss. Andy played baseball with my son, Jared. I remember him always having a smile that would go on 4-ever. Please know...Read More »
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20 of 88 | Posted by: Shari Bender { Jared and Matt Akin's mom } - OH
“Andrew,
Your absense is felt so keenly here in Omaha. You were a good friend with an incredible work ethic, great advice, keen insight and a...Read More »
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21 of 88 | Posted by: Ben Swan - Omaha, NE
“Though we do not know Andrew, we do know Ms. Kristen Gast, she was my daughter's 3rd grade teacher and she and i wanted to send our sympathies and...Read More »
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22 of 88 | Posted by: Nicole Delzer - Elyria, OH
“Rick, Sandy, Kristen & Kerri
I am so sorry for your loss. Andrew was a fine young man and he will be missed by family and freinds. I have very...Read More »
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23 of 88 | Posted by: Garry Mason - Grafton, OH
“Dear Rick, Sandy, Kristen and Kerri,
How do we begin to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our hearts are aching, I can't even begin...Read More »
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24 of 88 | Posted by: Uncle Bob and Aunt Carol - OH
“"Billions of people in an imperfect world.....One perfect God to heal it all.
He's there for you- and so am I."
My heart breaks for you.
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25 of 88 | Posted by: Ellen Dispenza - Amherst, OH
“Our prayers are with Andy and his family. I know he was a source of joy and comfort to all of you. He was a wonderful kid! In His name, Jerri...Read More »
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26 of 88 | Posted by: Jerri Knox - n ridgeville , OH
“Andrew,
We talked with each other on the phone on a weekly basis and I just met you in person two months ago while visiting Fifth Third in...Read More »
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27 of 88 | Posted by: Greg Kizer - Omaha, NE
“My thoughts and prayers are with Andrew and his family during this time. Although I only knew Andrew for 8 months I quickly came to realize what an...Read More »
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28 of 88 | Posted by: Joanie Meszaras - Cincinnati, OH
“I remember your loving family so fondly. Deepest condolences to all of you.
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29 of 88 | Posted by: Stacy (Eggelmeyer) Fronczak
“I want to express my condolences to Sandy and family. I can't imagine the extent of your loss. Sorry I cannot be with you in this time of sorrow.
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30 of 88 | Posted by: Kathleen Mesker - Cleveland, OH
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of Andy's loved ones during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing he touched the lives of many...Read More »
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31 of 88 | Posted by: Dawn Piatak - OH
“Sandy, Rick, Kristin, Kerrie and Betty. I am at a loss for words. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to all.....God...Read More »
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32 of 88 | Posted by: Sue Johnson - Sheffield Village, OH
“Andrew-
Even though we have not known eachother for that long, It feels like we have been buddies for a while. I can't imagine how much harder...Read More »
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33 of 88 | Posted by: Jeremy Saham - Cincinnnati, OH
“May God bless your family at this difficult time. I worked for Sandy years ago at the NR Park and Rec Dept. I had the pleasure of knowing her and...Read More »
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34 of 88 | Posted by: Cherilyn Brown - Lewis Center , OH
“I will always remember Andy growing up at our church, First Congregational UCC. I had the pleasure to teach him Sunday School. He was always full...Read More »
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35 of 88 | Posted by: Jill and Emma MacNiven - KY
“My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gast family. My heart broke when I heard the news. I've had the pleasure of working with and it will not be the...Read More »
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36 of 88 | Posted by: Kathy Laverde - Cincinnati, OH
“Sandy,
My God bless you and your family this time of need. You will be in my prayers.
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37 of 88 | Posted by: Frank Gustoff - Elyria, OH
“Rick and Family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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38 of 88 | Posted by: Martha Grills Folds - Wellington, OH
“My thoughts and prayers, are with you and your family, God Bless you all.
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39 of 88 | Posted by: Gayl Bevelacqua - Avon ,, OH
“I had the honor to work with Andrew the past four years. It is impossible to adequately express my sincere sympathy during this most difficult time....Read More »
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40 of 88 | Posted by: Grace Nzioki - Hebron, KY
“Gast Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I am sorry for your lost. Andy was an amazing individual. I'll...Read More »
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41 of 88 | Posted by: Maren Worley - Raleigh, NC
“My thoughts & prayers go out to Andrew's family and friends.
I will miss his daily smile and friendly hello...he made my day brighter!
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42 of 88 | Posted by: Carol Roll - Cincinnati, OH
“My heart and prayers goes out to Andrew's family. It is always hard losing a loved one and especially someone so young and full of hopes and dreams....Read More »
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43 of 88 | Posted by: Melinda Swift - Cincinnati, OH
“I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew for the past 4 1/2 years, he worked in my group up until 2 months ago. He was an amazing person,...Read More »
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44 of 88 | Posted by: Renee Miller - Cincinnati, OH
“May God bless and keep you, your family, and friends in this difficult time. ALL of my thoughts and prayers.
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45 of 88 | Posted by: Brock Kinser - Loveland, OH
“My deepest sympathy to the Gast family...
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46 of 88 | Posted by: Candace Wolfe - North Ridgeville, OH
“I still can not believe this is true. My heart aches for your family and their loss. You were such a stand up guy and had such a wonderful sense of...Read More »
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47 of 88 | Posted by: Erin Dominguez - Denver, CO
“Rick,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
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48 of 88 | Posted by: Linda and Michael Tomlin-Brenner - OH
“I've only known Andy for a short time- he moved to the same OTR building in which several of my friends live. As a fellow ex-pat Clevelander (Bay...Read More »
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49 of 88 | Posted by: Candice - Cincinnati, OH
“Gast family,
So sorry to hear of losing such a wonderful young man. I have fondest memories of him being around when I played softball with Sandy...Read More »
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50 of 88 | Posted by: Barb Adkins - Grafton, OH
“Andy,
You were such a great friend. You were the perfect balance of kindness, humor, and sincerity. We had some great times and crazy stories...Read More »
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51 of 88 | Posted by: Chris Gosline - Westlake, OH
“Sandy and family ,
I hope you can feel my arms around you and your family. My deepest deepst sympathy to all of you. May God confort you and help...Read More »
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52 of 88 | Posted by: marcia stuart - Elyria, OH
“I met Andrew riding the Metro #23. I remeber the first time he got on the bus he said hello and flashed a smile that was so infectious. I knew...Read More »
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53 of 88 | Posted by: Dawn Giltz - Fairfield, OH
“Dear Gast Family,
We met Andy through our son at the University of Dayton -
Andy always made us smile, he was charming and kind and
great to spend...Read More »
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54 of 88 | Posted by: The Gosline Family - Westlake, OH
“It is with a heavy heart I send my prayers to the family. Andy was a very special young man. I watched him grow up as my son and him played...Read More »
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55 of 88 | Posted by: Theresa Hein - North Ridgeville, OH
“Your contagious smile will always be remembered. You will be missed by so many. DECA sure wouldn't have been the same without you. My deepest...Read More »
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56 of 88 | Posted by: Leah Bevelacqua - OH
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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57 of 88 | Posted by: Merri (Ireland) Carnahan - Reston, VA
“I met Andrew the first time he interviewed at the Bank. I escorted him to his interview and was immediately drawn to his energy and spirit. We soon...Read More »
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58 of 88 | Posted by: Rebecca Schroeder - Beavercreek, OH
“my heart, thought, and prayers go out to The Gast Family. i am so sorry your family is going through this pain..may God see you all and guide you all...Read More »
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59 of 88 | Posted by: Jacque Dunn - lorain, OH
“What a tragedy. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to his family. Sandy & Rick, you raised a good kid. I knew Andrew through a friend and...Read More »
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60 of 88 | Posted by: Dan Jansen - Cincinnati, OH
“Andy,
I felt like I was part of your family growing up. You always had such a bright smile and were full of energy. May you rest in peace. My...Read More »
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61 of 88 | Posted by: Suzanne Schick (Shuey) - Sandusky, OH
“All the memories I have of Andrew include his wonderful smile and his laughter. If I was having a bad day at work, he was able to cheer me up by just...Read More »
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62 of 88 | Posted by: Nicole Ruthemeyer - Cincinnati, OH
“I met Andy riding the Metro #23 bus route, when he graciously offered to help me navigate my iphone. He cheerfully provided numerous "help sessions"...Read More »
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63 of 88 | Posted by: Tina Koczeniak - Cincinnati, OH
“My sincerest sympathy is extended to all of you who so dearly loved Andrew.
I am truly keeping you in my prayers.
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64 of 88 | Posted by: Pat Mate` - Elyria, OH - friend
“My condolences go out to Andy's family and friends. I have dealt with a lot of loss with in this past month and was very saddened to hear of Andy's...Read More »
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65 of 88 | Posted by: Sheena - Killeen, TX - Classmate
“My heart and prayers go out to Andy's family and loved ones. I remember Andy in high school always laughing and smiling, he was a positive person...Read More »
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66 of 88 | Posted by: Tiffany Shroyer-Bowes
“My heart and prayers go out to Andy's family and loved ones. I remember Andy in high school always laughing and smiling, he was a positive person...Read More »
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67 of 88 | Posted by: Tiffany Shroyer-Bowes
“Thoughts, and prayers go out to the family. It's hard to believe that I met Andy 18 years ago most likely this week as a 4th grader on the bus going...Read More »
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68 of 88 | Posted by: Krista Powers & Jonathan Campbell - OH
“I "watched" Andy grow up through the words of his very proud father. I know the pain Rick is feeling and I feel it with him. Sandy, Kerri, Kristin...Read More »
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69 of 88 | Posted by: Janet Hienton Fathauer
“Dear loved ones,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Andrew. Please know that you are all in our daily thoughts and prayers. We love you...Read More »
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70 of 88 | Posted by: Greg and Mo Houston - Houston, TX
“Our condolences go out the family and friends of Andy. He will be truly missed.
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71 of 88 | Posted by: Angela and Kurt Staller - OH
“We will always remember the way you made us laugh. You were one of God's true gifts on this Earth, and we treasure every moment we were able to...Read More »
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72 of 88 | Posted by: Jason & Melissa Ross - NC
“Whenever I use a printer I think of you! We loved using the OKIDATA printer in comp. class. You were always so happy and had an awesome smile. Okie...Read More »
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73 of 88 | Posted by: Chelsea - OH
“Too many memories to choose from. But all of them are with him smiling and laughing. He was such an awesome friend.
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74 of 88 | Posted by: hollie thomas - north ridgeville, OH
“Andrew-
I am glad that our paths have crossed. You definitely will be missed. Thank you for the smiles and sharing your laughter.
My thoughts...Read More »
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75 of 88 | Posted by: Lisa Crabtree - Cincinnati , OH
“I had the pleasure of working with Andrew at Fifth Third for the past few years and was lucky enough to have recently brought him onto my team. He...Read More »
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76 of 88 | Posted by: David Deitsch - Cincinnati , OH
“Still hard to believe. Such a tragedy. May God give the strength to get through this time of heartache<3
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77 of 88 | Posted by: Buddy Byers - north ridgeville, OH
“Dear Sandy, Rick, Kristen and Kerri,
We are thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow.
I remember Andy with a huge smile all the time, as a...Read More »
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78 of 88 | Posted by: Debbie and Michael Bush - OH
“This candle reminded me of Christmas Eve services at church...the last one we went to together you kept pouring your wax on me and getting us in...Read More »
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79 of 88 | Posted by: Sarah Campbell - North Ridgeville, OH
“We grew up going to church together and having so much fun as kids. It's hard to imagine that you're really gone. You touched so many lives with your...Read More »
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80 of 88 | Posted by: Sarah Campbell - North Ridgeville, OH
“From his incredible sense of humor to his infectious smile, everyone knew when Andrew was in the room. I know there are no words to take the pain...Read More »
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81 of 88 | Posted by: Brittany Kurtz (Jorz) - OH
“We are very sorry to hear of Andrew's Passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ~ The Radsvick Family~
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82 of 88 | Posted by: Radsvick Family - Olmsted Falls, OH
“Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the memory of Andy warm your hearts now and for forever. -Julie & Matthew Ross
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83 of 88 | Posted by: Julie Ross - Hubert, NC
“You are a great person. Will miss you.
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84 of 88 | Posted by: Konstantin - Mason, OH - teammate
“My prayers are with Andy's family I know him from when we were kids in church and thru high school and being confermed together at church Andy was a...Read More »
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85 of 88 | Posted by: jeff goode - minot , ND
“Gast family and friends,
I can not begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Andy was so full of life it was contagious. I met Andy thru...Read More »
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86 of 88 | Posted by: John Ziegler - Columbus, OH
“You will be missed
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87 of 88 | Posted by: Carrie - North Ridgeville, OH
“I just wanted to express my condolences to the family and friends of Andrew. I am so sorry for your loss!
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88 of 88 | Posted by: Pamela Randolph - classmate
Andrew Richard Gast, age 27, of Cincinnati, passed away suddenly August 28, 2012, from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident.
He was born in Elyria, grew up in North Ridgeville and lived in the Cincinnati area for the past few years.
He graduated from the University of Dayton in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics.
Andrew worked as an IM & T Asset Manager for Fifth Third National Bank in downtown Cincinnati for the past 4 years.
He grew up in the First Congregational United Church of Christ in North Ridgeville.
He was an avid bicyclist, golfer, soccer player and Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved to go backpacking.
Andrew enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in the Cincinnati area.
Survivors include Michelle Houston of Boston; parents, Sandy and Rick Gast of North Ridgeville; sisters, Kristen Gast and Kerri Gast both of North Ridgeville; grandmother, Betty Jackson of North Ridgeville and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harry "Cap" Jackson and Herbert and Evelyn Gast.
Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM in the funeral home. Matthew Peters, Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Westlake, will officiate.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498.

