Great American Financial Resources 10-K 2004 FY Annual report

GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC.

EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350

as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Annual Report of Great American Financial Resources, Inc. on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2004 (the "Report"), the undersigned officers of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of their knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/S. Craig Lindner_____________ S. Craig Lindner Chief Executive Officer /s/Christopher P. Miliano  ___ Christopher P. Miliano Chief Financial Officer

March 9, 2005