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Obituary
"There are some that bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains." - Unknown
Our dad's light continues to shine.
Charles Joseph “Joe” Ganster of Sun City Center passed away at the age of 80 years after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Al & Mary Ganster. He is survived by his sisters Marcia Charlton and Joan Gusavage, his brothers in law Gary Gusavage and Dave Charlton, his former wife, Joyce Ganster, and their daughters, Tara Dakoff, Nadene Sawyer and Amy Ganster, his sons-in-law Aaron Dakoff and Tony Carraway, and his three grandchildren Quinn, Jacob and Jackson. He is also survived by a large host of loving extended family and dedicated friends across the globe who shared their lives together, gave him the strength to fight, and made each day better with shared laughter.
Joe was born in May of 1943 in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the second child of Al & Mary Ganster and brother to Marcia & Joan.
He retired as Staff Sergeant from the Air Force, completed his degree, and dedicated his life to raising his children, Tara, Nadene, & Amy. While in the Air Force, he was stationed in Greece and fell in love with traveling and learning about other cultures. In retirement, he had the opportunity to visit many countries, often by cruise ship. He spent time learning the languages and customs of his friends. Most recently he was studying German and was practicing just days before he passed.
He was a devoted Catholic and an accomplished musician. At one time he played the organ for church but he has long since traded in that instrument for a karaoke machine. He loved music. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and watching performances, especially when he could cheer on his friends.
He loved to swim and would spend everyday he could at the pool. He found relief from his pain in the water and comfort from his friends like, Vickie, that would meet him daily for a dip.
Our dad loved many things... coffee, traveling the world, cruising, dancing, baking, swimming, Mahjong, his gadgets, music, Italian sandwiches, ALL THE SWEETS, and anything that Bridgette would cook.
What he loved most of all, was spending time with the people that he loved, and capturing every moment in a photo.
We will miss him but we know he is in heaven. We know he is no longer in pain. He will not suffer another day on this Earth.
He is at peace. He will always be with us, watching over and guiding all of those he loved.
Thanks for the memories.
Until we meet again.
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