TBDBITL Alumni Club

The Best Damn Band In The Land - The Ohio State University Marching Band Alumni

Richard K Gammage

September 18, 1954 - July 14, 2002

Richard K. Gammage, age 47, of Columbus, passed away at his residence on July 14, 2002. Former resident of Pinon Hills, California. Attended The Ohio State University where he was Drum Major from 1974-75, and graduated from the University of Arizona. Rick was an elementary school teacher after serving 12 years with Campus Crusade for Christ. Preceded in death by his father Dr. Wayne I Gammage. Survived by loving mother, Jeannette of Columbus; brothers, Dr. Gary Gammage of Gainsville, Florida, and Randy Gammage and sister-in-law, Rhonda of Columbus; and niece and nephew, Maranda and Ethan. Pallbearers include Gary, Randy, Mark Winkler, Dave Meyers, Joe Martino, and Tim Burkey.

Rick was a member of the marching band from 1972 through 1975. He served as Drum major in 1974 and 1975,