Paul Gassmann
July 22, 2013
Paul Gassmann, 60, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 22, 2013. He joins his father, Conrad; sister, Donna; and brother, Ralph who preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Debbie of Des Moines; son, Tim (Melanie) of Geneva, MN; daughter, Trish of Lansing, KS; son, Travis of Circle Pines, MN; daughter, Nataliya (Sergey) Redvanetska of St. Petersburg, Russia; grandchildren, Eliana, Amichai, Keturah, Hadassah, Urijah, and Evika Gassmann, and Maya Redvanetska; mother, Maggie of Park, KS; siblings, Frank (Cindy) of Garden Plain, KS, Anthony (Peggy) of Dresden, KS, George (Vicki) of Clayton, KS, Larry of Manhattan, KS, Mary of Portland, OR, Ann of Euless, TX and Theresa of Euless, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was born September 9, 1952, in Hoxie, KS, to Conrad and Maggie Gassmann. Paul and Debbie were married on August 17, 1974. He was employed by Snyder & Associates and was an elder of Experience Church.
Services will be held at Experience Church, 3800 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2013, and also from 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, July 29, followed immediately by the Celebration Service at 10 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Experience Church, www.experiencechurch.net/give.aspx in loving memory of Paul.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ken & Sheri Bland
07/30/2013
We are saddened by the loss of Paul now, but are looking forward to the future reunion. God's peace and wisdom on you Debbie, and family
Cheryl and Norm Steen
07/28/2013
I happened to read a message on facebook someone wrote Trish - I send our sympathies at your loss. Paul was an extrordinary guy. God bless and comfort you in this time of "happy for Paul -sad for you-all."
Jim & Diane Butler
07/25/2013
We pray God's comfort to all of the Gassmann family. We miss Paul. Hadi said that she "will see Grandpa in heaven and he will be running to see us."
Joe & Beth Edwards
07/25/2013
Our tears have overflowed here in Crystal Lake at the Edwards home. We have the most tender and loving memories of Paul and Debbie while they served and loved deeply at Christian Fellowship.
Just two weeks ago we watched the video clip of Debbie and her precious grandchildren on the news with, we believe, Paul at the camera faithfully loving over his family. I said to myself, " I miss that man of God and need to call him." Now I will need to wait a spell until I join him in the everlasting joy of eternal rest in our Lord Jesus Christ.
To Debbie, faithful wife, Beth and myself say, "We love you and will make that call to you soon." Sadly we have an unavoidable conflict otherwise we would be there. But know that we are praying for you and your dear family and in this time we weep with those who weep, knowing that joy will come in the morning, whenever that morning prevails.
To all the kids and grandchildren, we love you and know that our home is always open to you when you come to Crystal Lake.
Our deepest love and tears of both loss yet eternal joy knowing that our brother has entered his eternal home. Paul, you beat us to glory!
Ann Gassmann
07/25/2013
Paul was my fourth oldest brother. The order of siblings; Francis, Anthony, George, Paul, Lawrence, Ralph, Mary, Ann, Donna and Theresa. We had wonderful loving and caring parents, Conrad & Magdalen Gassmann (Weber) that gave us all a wonderful up bringing and faith that will stand the test of time. We lost Donna in 1967, my dad in 1975, Ralph on March 18th this year and now Paul. It has been a very tough year, but we will always remember Paul and the others with treasured and loving memories. May God Bless Debbie, Tim, Melanie & family, Trisha and Travis during this most difficult time of losing a husband, father, grandfather and loving brother.
JoAnn (Meier) and James Rogers (1st cousin to Paul
07/25/2013
Debbie, Tim, Trish and Travis: So sorry to hear about Paul. At times like this, it is hard to put in words exactly what to say. It is hard to lose someone you love especially when it happens so unexpectedly. You and the Gassman family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you through this difficult time.
Barb Thompson
07/25/2013
My heart goes out to you Debbie and the family as you go thru the loss of Paul, that was so sudden. May the good Lord bring comfort, peace and strength in each new day as you keep your eye on Him and His promises. May He lift you and your family up on His Spirit Wings. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Paul was a very kind, thoughtful guy.
Linda and Woody Houseman
07/25/2013
Debbie, Tim, Trish, and Travis, So sorry to hear about Paul. He was a strong man in Christ. He will be remember by a number of us here in Topeka. Our prayers are with you.
Herb & Marty (Weber) Cressler
07/24/2013
I am so sorry to hear this news. You are in our prayers; may God give you strength to make it through this loss.
The Kelleys
07/25/2013
Praying for God's loving peace to surround you all. Paul was a sweet man with Godly values. Thanks for sharing him with us at Grandview a few times and having us out to the house, too. Let us celebrate his life!
Jacquie Munoz
07/24/2013
Debbie, Tim, Trish, and Travis and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your husband, father, and grandfather was also a good friend to me. You will hear many say he was a good man, friend...that he was loyal and a man of integrity....that he was fun and personable..that he loved The Lord and lead many to Jesus. Add me that long list of people who will such things of Paul. I pray for you to receive His comfort all around you today, and in each day to come. Love to you all, Jacquie Munoz
Ren & Judy Russie
07/24/2013
Paul was a great man, focus on the great memories in the upcoming days.
Larry & Connie Netahla
07/24/2013
We are so sorry to hear about Paul. He was a great man with an outstanding love for God and his family.
Hugs & More hugs,
Love,
Connie
James and Janie Wells
07/24/2013
Debbie, Tim, Trish, and Travis...You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We shall always remember Paul as a man who loved the Lord with all his heart. What a blessing he was to us (as well as the rest of you). May the Lord bless you and continue to comfort and strengthen you. We love you.
James and Janie