Elias Junior Gabler, age 60, of Alliance died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Altercare of Alliance.
He was born August 23, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan to Elias and Clara (Blankenburg) Gabler.
Elias drove truck and was a member of the Alliance Eagles.
Survivors include his sons, Elias Gabler III of Alliance and Elias Joseph Gabler of Victorville, California; three grandchildren; a sister, Cynthia Kalvig of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and his companion and friend, Rita Henry of Alliance.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.