My Dad lost his battle with ALS on Thursday, December 4, 2014. I cannot begin to state how important he was for me in this life as my Father, mentor, and a guy sitting on a pillar. Larger than life but as humble as anyone I know, as many a farmer are.
He taught me by example, as he was a man of few words, the idea of color blindness as he courted and married my Mexican mom in the 60's when it was taboo and encouraged her to earn her US citizenship which she did; that one must work when necessary and play when you can; an absolute love of reading; that nature is the soul of this earth; kindness toward animals pays dividends that are imaginable (he befriended a wild turkey); to take risks in this life; and that family is the top heap while on this earth.
I would not be in the great position I am without Dad's influence in my life, nor would I be the father and husband that I am. I cannot begin thank that wonderful man for what he has shown me simply by his actions. I hope that I can do the same for my sons.
Leo E Gase was a very, very good man. I miss him dearly.
He taught me by example, as he was a man of few words, the idea of color blindness as he courted and married my Mexican mom in the 60's when it was taboo and encouraged her to earn her US citizenship which she did; that one must work when necessary and play when you can; an absolute love of reading; that nature is the soul of this earth; kindness toward animals pays dividends that are imaginable (he befriended a wild turkey); to take risks in this life; and that family is the top heap while on this earth.
I would not be in the great position I am without Dad's influence in my life, nor would I be the father and husband that I am. I cannot begin thank that wonderful man for what he has shown me simply by his actions. I hope that I can do the same for my sons.
Leo E Gase was a very, very good man. I miss him dearly.
