Gayle "Jack" U. Gartee 79 of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away from health complications following acute illness on August 16, 2018. Gayle was born on January 2, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and June Gartee.
Jack is a decorated Air Force servicemen, serving multiple tours of duty in the middle east and Korea, and one of the first electrical engineers in the United States Air Force.
His interests were Astronomy, Aeronautics, Fishing, Hunting, Technology and Football.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Madeline Gartee, daughter; Linda Emerson, son; James Gartee, grandchildren; Nathan Emerson and Christina and 2 great grandchildren. He is preceded in passing by his parents, sister; Shirley King and brother, Johnny Gartee.
No service will be held at this time.