Lester Z. Gadd

September 30, 1926 - July 28, 2017

Lester Z. Gadd, 90, of Newcomerstown, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, West Lafayette. He was born Thursday, September 30, 1926 in Tuscarawas County to the late Clarence and Charity 'Zimmer' Gadd. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He was a supervisor at Heller Tool, a mason, and a carpenter. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1555 of Newcomerstown and American Legion Thomas C. Montgomery Post 431 of Newcomerstown. He is survived by his children, Connie Minor of Pataskala, Thomas (Barbara) Gadd of Newcomerstown, Gregory Gadd of Newcomerstown, Joyce Gadd of Columbus; Mother of his children, Peggy Gardner of Columbus; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and 2 sisters. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Newcomerstown Veterans Honor Guard P.O. Box 66 Newcomerstown, OH 43832. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com.