Adam Gsellmann

ADAM GSELLMANN - Adam Gsellmann, age 78, resident of Kings Mountain NC passed away on August 27, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born in Hungary on August 30, 1933. He and his family moved to Germany at the beginning of World War II. He, his mother and brother came to the United States after World War II via a church sponsorship in Kings Creek, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lorenz Gsellmann and mother, Maria Zimmer. He came over with nothing, taught himself English and worked hard in various occupations before retiring from Wix Filters after 39 years. He could do anything he set his mind to. He was a self-taught skilled craftsman, gardener and had a great love for animals. He was a good father, husband and provider and will be greatly missed.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 55 years: Maria B. Gsellman, Kings Mtn. NC Daughter: Linda D. Gsellmann, South Carolina

FUNERAL SERVICE: Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Thursday, August 30, 2012 Rev. Jeff Erbskorn, officiating.

MEMORIALS: Salvation Army, 305 - 311 N. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 Cleveland County Human Society, E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC