Robert E. Gaff

Robert E. Gaff, 84 of Cottonwood, passed away on May 22, 2014. He was born in Stryker, Ohio on August 12, 1929 to Inez (Sherman) and Theodore Gaff. He married Alberta Gaff in 1973 and she preceded him in death in 2006. Robert is survived by son Robert (Denise); daughter Debra (Kenneth) Leininger; 6 grandchildren: Kelli Allan, Erin, Brittany and TR Gaff, Cara \u0026 Gregg (Autumn Hardin) Leininger; 6 great-grandchildren: Cody \u0026 Brogan Allan, Jayda \u0026 Bryson Contreras, Phoenix Leininger, August Jennings; and 2 sisters Bernadine Waldfogle and Donnabell Stahl. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister Shirley Ann and brother Denver. Robert enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War 1951-1952 then transferred to the Army Reserve for 5 years. He was past Commander Post 265 of the American Legion, life member of the American Legion, 32 Degree Mason, 47 year member of Elks USA and 51 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18. Robert was a heavy equipment operator most of his life. In his spare time he loved gardening, playing cards and spending time with family. He will be sadly missed by all. There are no public services planned. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com