James T. "Jim" Gotro's Obituary
James Gotro Obituary
James T. Jim Gotro, 87, of Elyria, died Friday, March 2, 2012 at Life Care Center of Elyria. He was born April 25, 1924 in Elyria, was a 1942 graduate of Elyria High School, and had lived 23 years in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was employed in the engineering office at the former Western Automatic, Elyria as a designer. He also worked as a designer with Brush Beryllium in Lorain and Lear Romec in Elyria. While in Florida, he worked with the Broward County Administrator as a county planner, retiring in 1986.He enjoyed reading, theatre and traveling.Jim is survived by his companion Alex Vargo of Elyria; ten nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by brothers Thomas N. Gotro, Jr. in 1992 and Douglas E. Gotro in 2002; a sister Jacqueline J. Lewis in 2004 and parents Thomas N. and Velma (nee Hammond).Burial was at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elyria handled arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome.com
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