Gareth Summa
Gareth Donald Summa, age 70, Denver, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home in Denver.
Gareth was the eldest of three children. He was born February 8, 1952, to Donald Lewis and Evelyn Louise (McGinley) Summa in Bogle Township of rural Gentry County, Missouri.
Gareth was baptized in his youth and was a member of the Denver Christian Church.
Gareth was a 1970 graduate of Albany High School, Albany, Missouri. After graduating he attended Platt Junior College where he received an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Gareth was married to Lola (Roberts) Summa for twelve years and to this union two children were born, Timothy Aaron Summa and Sabrina Lynn (Summa) Wake.
On November 15, 1985, Gareth married Tammy Jean Ephland.
Gareth was a mechanical design engineer and had retired from KCI Incorporated. His career was filled with many accomplishments, including 17 patented designs.
He loved his tractors and tinkering with his tools and machinery.
Gareth was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law Doyle Sager.
His survivors include wife, Tammy of the home, son Tim (Udana), daughter Sabrina (Chad), grandchildren, Lucas and Lincoln Wake, Emma and Ethan Summa, sister Janet Sager, brother David (Robin) Summa, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Mr. Summa has been cremated under the care of Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City.
Graveside memorial services and inurnment will be in the Miller Cemetery, Denver, MO at a later date.