Dec. 17, 1935 - Jan. 19, 2013

OSCEOLA - Gaylord "Mr. G" Candler, 77, of Osceola, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in his home.

He was born Dec. 17, 1935, in Fort Wayne to Arden and Gwendolyn (Dearwester) Candler.

On Dec. 17, 1984, he married Sandra "Sandy" B. Perry in Osceola.

She survives along with three sons, Mark Candler of LaGrange, George (Georgette) Candler of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kevin Candler of Osceola; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Siera and Kasi. Also surviving are two sisters, Darlene (Jim) Purlee of Granger and Deanna Nusbaum of Mishawaka; and two brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gaylord was formerly employed as a milk distributor. He was the owner of Mr. G's Restaurant and Lounge in Osceola, which he founded in 1980. He enjoyed playing slot machines and drinking beer with his many friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Mr. G's, 708 Lincolnway West in Osceola. No services are scheduled and cremation will follow.

Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home in Osceola is entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart or the Humane Society of Elkhart County.

Terry & Claire Deal, Elkhart, IN Kevin, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. It's been a long time since I last saw him. I was going to stop by but, wow! I have never seen so many cars! they were accross the street from Beech Rd to the hardware store and both sides of the streets adjacent to G's. He was a special dad and I am sure you will miss.

Lincoln/ Carol Roy, Elkhart, IN Sorry to hear about "G" what a great guy. Always enjoyed seeing him at the bar on sundays when we came in for lunch, Him and sandy was there with their smiles for everyone. Rest in peace

Darann Pontius, Elkhart, IN Many thoughts and prayers to Sandy, Kevin, Mark and Gaylord at this time. I remember so many times going to Mr. G's and seeing GG there. I have known him for almost all my life and he was always looking out for me. You will be missed by many. Love to you.

Cathy Andrews, Elkhart, IN Sandy and family So sorry to hear about G he was a good man.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cathy Andrews

Rick Pirtle, Elkhart, IN Kevin and family so sorry to read the news about G .so many thoughts of the days when we were young and what he did for all of us the house was always open to us .May God bless you and the family my thoughts and prayers are with you . Rick Pirtle