OBITUARY

Gary Richard Schopmeyer

March 26, 1944July 8, 2024
Obituary of Gary Richard Schopmeyer
Gary Richard Schopmeyer, 80, of Greensburg passed away on July 8, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1944 in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Vernice and Mary Fugate Schopmeyer. Gary was a 1962 graduate of Patricksburg High School, where he held the school record for 42 points in a single basketball game. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1964 until 1970. Gary married Martha Moore on February 29, 1992. Over the years he had worked for Central National Bank in Greencastle, owned and operated Slick’s Car Wash in Batesville, and raised Angus cattle in Greensburg. In his retirement he enjoyed driving tractors and farming for Steve Gunn. He was a member of the American Angus Association. Survivors include: Wife, Martha Schopmeyer; children, Holly Jo (Burleigh) Law and Todd (Lori) Schopmeyer; stepdaughter, Beth (Maury) Campbell; grandchildren, Caleb (Ali) Law, Joshua (Mackenzie) Law, Rachel Law, Nathanael Law, Sierra Schopmeyer and Hudson Schopmeyer; step grandchildren, Maureen Campbell and Curtis Cambell; great grandchildren, Harper Law, Arthur Law, Morgan Law and Madeline Law; brothers, Eric (Lori) Schopmeyer and Joel Schopmeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Schopmeyer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Angus Foundation Scholarship, 3201 Fredrick Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com

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  • FAMILY

  • Vernice Schopmeyer Father (deceased)
  • Mary (Fugate) Schopmeyer Mother (deceased)
  • Martha (Moore) Schopmeyer Wife
  • Holly Jo (Burleigh) Law Daughter
  • Todd (Lori) Schopmeyer Son
  • Caleb (Ali) Law Grandchild
  • Joshua (Mackenzie) Law Grandchild
  • Rachel Law Grandchild
  • Nathanael Law Grandchild
  • Sierra Schopmeyer Grandchild
  • Hudson Schopmeyer Grandchild
  • Harper Law Great Grandchild
  • Arthur Law Great Grandchild
  • Morgan Law Great Grandchild
  • Madeline Law Great Grandchild
  • Eric (Lori) Schopmeyer Brother
  • Joel Schopmeyer Brother
  • Mike Schopmeyer Brother (deceased)

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