On Saturday, October 24, 2020, we said goodbye to an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. All who knew him loved him, and were loved greatly in return. Gary was a man of dedication – serving in the Air Force, the Traverse City Police Department, Farm Bureau, and most importantly providing for his wife of sixty years and his family. He was a man of joy – he knew how to enjoy the little things in life, from a day on the golf course to beating his grandchildren in cards (and being beaten himself as he taught them how to really play). He was a man of creativity, always working on the next project, big or small. He was a man of wonder, who enjoyed contemplating the universe and its’ many mysteries. He was a man of generosity, always giving – whether it was a meaningful gift or a word of advice. He was a man of strength – an athlete, a builder, a protector.
His greatest legacy is the loving family that he built – his wife, his two children and their spouses, his four grandchildren, and all those who felt his fatherly care and brotherly friendship.
We will miss him tremendously, but are thankful for the gift of having him in our lives.
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