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- JEROME PAUL GAA, 83
Educator
GAINESVILLE - Jerry Gaa, passed peacefully in his sleep February 15th of a Parkinson's related illness. He was 83.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Muriel, his sister Virginia Cole of Johnstown, Ohio, children, Rebecca Gaa of Gainesville, FL, David Gaa of Almatay, Kazakhstan, Daniel Gaa of Holmes Beach, FL, Paul Gaa of Shelton, WA and Perry Gaa of Tracy, CA, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio, attended Ohio State University, and received a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. He served in the Navy as a radioman in the South Pacific during WWII. Jerry and Muriel moved to Florida from Ohio in 1963, settled in Lakeland where they raised their family, and later retired to Gainesville. He was an educator with the Polk County school system, teaching both math and science. As Supervisor of Mathematics he was instrumental in introducing some of the first computers into Florida schools. Jerry was a member of First Methodist Church and active in many of the classes and studies. He loved sports and in particular college football. He was an Ohio State Buckeye, a Cincinnati Reds and a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan.
Jerry is deeply loved by all and will be greatly missed. He was a man of great character, compassion and integrity.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the National Parkinson's Foundation Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL., 33136-1494.
For further information, Williams-Thomas Downtown, (352) 376-7556.
Published by The Ledger on Feb. 18, 2009.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theledger/name/jerome-gaa-obituary?id=23121497
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