Francis G Gahr

Francis Gahr, 61, left this life to go on to his eternal home on Thursday, July 19th, 2018 at 3:46 a.m. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer the past 1 year and 4 months. He lived his life loving and caring for his family and others. He was a servant. No matter what he was asked to do whether at church, with his family, or even at work. He gave all of himself to others.He was born to parents Leo and Mary Josephine "Jo" (Armagost) Gahr on October 4th, 1956.He was married to Jeneen Netzler on March 22, 1980. They have 3 sons, Joshua and his late wife, Jami, and their daughter, Jenna; Jeremy and his wife, Kerrianne, and their daughters, Alexa and Alayna; and Jake and his wife, Heather, and their son, Jaxon. He is also survived by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.Francis was the Owner/Operator of Gahr's Trucking for the last 7 years and was a driver and sales representative for Pepsi Bottling Company for 29 years. He was also a member of the Atlantic Avenue Church, where he served as an usher, bus driver, on the kitchen team, and whatever capacity he was asked. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his loving grandchildren and traveling. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and his church.In addition to his wife and parents, he is further survived by his brothers, Larry Gahr and his wife, Marie, of Zephryhills, FL, Leo Gahr and his wife, Vicki, of Oil City, Mike Gahr and his wife, Betsy, of Franklin, Chris Gahr and his wife, Magalys, of Nevada, James Gahr and his wife, Stacy, of Pittsburgh, and Ed Gahr; and his sisters, JoAnn Freer and her husband, Ed, of Polk, and Dianna Hersman and her husband, Roger, of Polk.In addition to his daughter-in-law, Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Jo.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Atlantic Avenue Church, 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin, on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Pastors Brad Riddle and Gary Small, co-officiating.As per the family, memorial contributions can be made in Francis's honor to the Atlantic Avenue Church, Franklin, PA. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.