Gunnar Alan Listerman

LISTERMAN, Gunnar A., a beacon of light, passed away on August 13, 2012 at 7:47 pm surrounded in the love of his family and friends. Gunnar was born on November 22nd, 1991 to Bridget Sheridan and David Listerman of Beavercreek, OH. In 1994 he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. While his illness steadily diminished his mobility, he met each additional obstacle with courage, dignity and grace. He graduated in 2010 with honors from Beavercreek High School and for the past 2 years he attended Wright State University where he majored in Biomedical Engineering. Being a kind and compassionate soul, it was no surprise he entered a field of study that would not only challenge his brilliant mind but also ultimately enrich and better the lives of others. Gunnar enjoyed spending time with his longtime friends Max Bertsos, Chris Weir, and Colin Hu, for marathon video gaming or Dungeon and Dragon sessions. Gunnar is survived by his parents; brother, Steffen Listerman; paternal grandmother, Betty Listerman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A gathering to honor Gunnar’s life will be held November 17th, 2012 location and time to be determined. His family asks that you consider donations to the Gunnar A. Listerman Scholarship Fund at Beavercreek High School and/or Gunnar’s Fund at Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (www.parentprojectmd.org/gunnarlisterman). Arrangements are entrusted to Tobias Funeral Home – Beavercreek Chapel. Condolences may be expressed to his family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Albert Schweitzer said, “In everyone’s life, at some time our inner light goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.” Thank you Gunnar, for sharing your light and for the many gifts you have given to those who had the honor and privilege of knowing and loving you. You were a true, kind and gentle man.