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RICHARD J. GENTNER

By Joshua Smith

Sandy Springs, Georgia - Richard Joseph Gentner, formerly of Batavia, born April 24, 1936 in Batavia, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Atlanta, after his courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Richard was 79 years old.

He is survived by his son, Chris Gentner Sr.(Heather) of Sandy Springs, Georgia and his daughter, Dea Gentner, of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his grandson, Christopher Daniel Jr. "CJ" Gentner, and granddaughter, Kyleigh Elizabeth Gentner, both of Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Merna Gentner of Batavia of Batavia and his sister, Patricia Ellen Gentner of Washington, DC.

Friends may call on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Graveside services, with full military honors, will follow the visitation at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia at 10 a.m. Richard faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to fight ALZ at http://act.alz.org/goto/RichardGentner. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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