It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Ralph Mortimer on August 26, 2024. Gary was born on February 12, 1941, and grew up in his family's DOT Food Grocery in New Baltimore, Ohio. He lived within a mile of the store his entire life.

Gary was a Civil Engineer and Commercial Construction Project Manager by trade. Gary helped found the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) in 1974 and served eight years as the club's first President. He loved his decades spent as the Membership & Merchandise Chairman. Later, he was honored to be a member of the National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame and Bloomington Gold Corvette Hall of Fame. He attended every Indianapolis 500 race since 1948, a total of 76 in a row!

Gary is survived by his wife of 61 years Linda Sharon; his son Eric (Ann) Mortimer; daughter Melissa (Mark) Louderback; granddaughters Mariah (Slade) Lutz; Molly Louderback; and Hannah Mortimer; and grandson Lucas Mortimer.

Gary loved his wife, family and friends, Corvettes & Avantis, trains, toys, root beer, the Indy 500, cats, and ice cream with friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday September 11th at 11am at The Presbyterian Church of Hamilton, 23 S. Front Street, Hamilton, OH 45011.

Online condolence can be made at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com . Paul R. Young Funeral Home (Mt. Healthy) entrusted with the arrangements.