Gary Lee Cool

Gary Lee Cool, 77, of Burbank, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic after a 30 year battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Gary was born in Guardian, West Virginia to the late Elmer and Edna (Cogar) Cool. Gary served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 -1969. He married Mary Ellen Clevenger April 26, 1969. They made their home in Medina prior to moving to Burbank in 1993. Gary worked at Bliss & Laughlin Steel for 31 years and later drove truck for several companies, but retired from AmeriGas in Lodi, Ohio. Once retired, he spent his time attending his granddaughter's soccer games and other sporting events, mowing his lawn and tinkering around his home. He enjoyed taking drives, hunting, fishing, and being outdoors with his dog and cats, however, his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. Gary attended the Burbank Community Faith Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen, of 54 years; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Daniel TeKempel formerly of Smithville; granddaughter, Sydney TeKempel, of Dallas, Texas; sister, Dana DeHart, of Maryland; and nephews, Harry (Maureen) DeHart and Michael (Tina) Dehart. Murray Funeral Home in Creston will hold calling hours Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. with services following at 1 p.m. Pastor Frank Hudson will be officiating. Burial will be in Burbank Cemetery.