Gordon James Semler

Gordon "Guido" Semler passed away on November 24, 2021 at the age of 78, in Yuma, Arizona.

A chef is entire life, Gordon started out as an ambitious bus boy at Harrah's Club in South Lake Tahoe as a teenager.  He was a Mess Sergeant during his service in the Army, and went on to own his own bars and restaurants in Reno, Nevada for over 40 years.  While living in Yuma, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, most recently he enjoyed a fishing trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Gordon will join Laura, his wife of 44 years and is survived by his children, Adam Semler of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Stephanie Semler of Springfield, Virginia, his brothers John Semler, of Reno, Nevada, Steven Semler, of Bellevue, Nebraska and his grandchildren, Kiana and Draven Semler.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose International 1627 in Yuma, Arizona, the Julia C. Bulette Chapter #1864 of E. Clampus Vitus in Virginia City, Nevada and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Comstock Aerie #523 in Virginia City, Nevada.

Gordon will be honored in a celebration of life on December 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Yuma, Arizona. There will be virtual option available for friends to join in.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to Shriner's Hospitals or the Loyal Order of Moose International 1627 in Yuma, AZ.  Links for online donations are provided below.

https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home

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