George Detmann Gambsky, 90

George Detmann Gambsky, 90 of Etowah, NC passed peacefully at the Elizabeth House on February 27, 2016.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ella Gambsky and his sister, Helen G. Farley and her husband James.
George loved photography. He started at age nine taking and developing his own photos.
He taught at the University of Wisconsin and some of his pictures are displayed there. George traveled extensively in Europe conducting seminars, leading tours, and taking photos. George also enjoyed traveling in the U.S. in his ’54 VW bug ! He came to this area to teach at Brevard College, but tragically before this could occur, a disease took his sight. George was very resourceful and independent! He will be missed by all who knew him, especially by his caregivers, Virgle and Reva McClure.
A memorial service will be held at Etowah Presbyterian Church, Sunday March 13, at 3:00 PM with the Revs. Kyle Segars and Tom Cook officiating.
Memorials may be made to : Meals on Wheels, 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.