Kris E. Gaus Obituary
The world bids farewell to Kris E. Gaus of Chillicothe, Ohio, departing on May 31, 2025 at the age of 56. Kris leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kris E. Gaus or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Kris departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Kris. Though Kris may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James E. Gaus and Carolyn Cole Gaus; and his stepparents, Watson Wickline and Icey Gaus. He is survived by: his children, Carl Gillespie of Nashville, TN and Rachael Heefner of Mechanicsville, MD; his grandson Ayden Gillespie of Keesler, AFB; his siblings, David Edgington of Chillicothe and Kim Gaus of Chillicothe; and his nieces and nephews, Derek Potter, Kristen Goode and Devon Morales.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ware Funeral Home (121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
