Gary Edward Rochester

Gary was born on July 24, 1949 in Belmont, OH to Vernon and Margaret Rochester. He lived in Cambridge, Ohio until the age of 13, he then moved to Apple Creek, Ohio to live with his sister Jean.

He graduated from Waynedale High School class of 1967.

Gary was employed by the former Apple Creek Developmental Center as a supervisor of the Financial office.

He married Sue Bales Rochester on September 5, 2003, she survives.

Gary is further survived by his children John Bush (Tracy Adkins) of Wylie, TX, Chris ( Mariea), Angie ( TJ Smyers), Chet ( Kimberly Miller) all of Wooster. OH.

Stepchildren Jackie Reigle Rose (Jeff) of Jeromesville, OH and Aaron Reigle (Holly) of Bentonville, AR.

Grandchildren Christopher, Cameron, Van and Gavin Rochester, Ryker Smyers, Ian, Sean and Chris Bush.

Step Grandchildren Hannah and James Rose, Gracyn Reigle. Great granddaughter Ava Rochester. His sister Sharon Grimshaw (Ron) of Apple Creek, OH, Sisters in law Barb Pionkowski, Beth Bales and Brother in law Dennis Pionkowski and his canine Good Boy Jasper and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gary was proceeded in death by siblings Ted Rochester, Jean Bates and Donna Nelson, daughter in law Carey Rochester.