Gordon C. Cochran, 83, of Oak Harbor passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 22. He was born on Jan. 4, 1938 in Adrian, Mich. to Tennessee and Elsie (Morton) Cochran. On Sept. 17, 1957 in North Carolina, he married Dee Beebe, and she survives. Gordon worked at Kroger’s for 45 years, retiring in 2000.

In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Dee, he is survived by his children, Jann (Alfred) Wozniak, Jr., Julie (Jack) Cupp, Jr., Joan (Bill) Paddock, and Jennifer Cochran, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bettie Jean Jones.

Private family memorial services will be conducted at a later date with interment in Rusha Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Memorial contributions in memory of Gordon can be given to Stein Hospice, Sandusky. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.