Jerry L. Gaus, 71, Columbus, passed away Sept. 25, 2013, at his home.

He is survived by his daughter, Debi (Dave) Reynard; his son, Mike (Laura) Gaus; grandchildren, Sydney Gaus, Madelyn Gaus, Nathan Reynard and Evan Reynard; his sister, Joyce (Bob) Linn; his brother, John (Betty) Gaus; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Clarence and Alice Gaus, and his wife, Kay Gaus.

He served in the U.S. Army, retired from Crane Plastics, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of American Legion Post 465.

Calling is 10 a.m.-noon Friday at O.R. Woodyard Co. Chapel, Columbus.

Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Ohio Health Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.orwoodyard.com.