It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard L Gackstatter of Clark, New Jersey, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard L Gackstatter to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Leonard Gackstatter and Anne Gackstatter. He is survived by : his wife Peggy Gackstatter; his children, Denise Weakland (Kenny Post) of East Stroudsburg, PA., Brian Gackstatter of Clark and Gail Appel (Allen) of South Plainfield; his grandchildren, Tyler (Megan Weakland) and Rachael Weakland; and his great grandchildren, Riley and Brielle Weakland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Richard L. Gackstatter can be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, at http://www.stjude.org. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettit-Davis Funeral Home