Gilbert Gans

September 29, 1928 - July 3, 2020

Gilbert J. Gans, aged 91, passed away on July 3, 2020 at McKnight Place Assisted Living in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Gans. Gil and Barb enjoyed of 38 years of marriage and a deep love for each other and their family and friends. Their life together took them from St. Louis to Naples and then Tampa, Florida before finally settling again in St. Louis. They enjoyed working together, followed by retirement. Along the way they traveled frequently and enjoyed the many friends they made along their journey through life. Family was very important to Gil. He was the father of Richard (Lisa) Gans, the late Joanne (Steve) Dyvig and James (Tracey) Gans. Gil was the loving and proud grandfather of Rebecca (Mike) Solomonov, Ashley (Jack) Loehr, Jeffrey Gans, Tyler Gans and Rachel Gans. He adored them all and enjoyed having them visit in Florida. He was overjoyed to become the great grandfather to Ayla and Holden Loehr, twins Hannah and Eliana Solomonov and Sophia Solomonov. Gil is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mildred Gans. Gil was also a dear friend to many in Naples and Tampa, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri. The family appreciates the loving care given to him by the staff at McKnight Place Assisted Living. Gil was born in Chicago, IL before moving to St. Louis where he spent years working with Barb and later Rick and Jim prior to retirement. He loved to have fun with friends and family at St. Louis landmarks Al Baker’s and Tony’s among others. He was an entrepreneur and after starting out in the finance business, he started and owned numerous businesses, including radio stations and retail stores before finally settling into the private career school business. After retiring he enjoyed playing the stock market and following sports, especially baseball. He was a longtime Cardinals fan and loved their dominance over the hated Cubs through the years. He will be missed by all who remember the good times they shared with him. Memorial donations to the Missouri Humane Society, 1201 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110