The family invites friends to join them for a memorial gathering to visit and celebrate his life. The family will gather at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 6pm to 8:00pm.
Garry was born in Michigan to parents, Richard and Helen Karwich in January of 1946. Garry had a passion for baseball and was a talented baseball player. With his high school team, he participated in State Championships. Later in his youth, he proudly served his country. Garry served in the US Marine Corps. from March of 1966 to 1968.
He met his beloved wife of 50 years in April of 1964. They married on March 30, 1968 and had sons, Jeff and Darren. Garry was a dedicated employee to American Airlines. His work ethic and commitment showed through his 37 years of service. Those blessed to have shared in his life journey, will dearly miss a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Garry is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Left to cherish Garry’s memory is his wife, Linda Karwich; sons, Jeff (Terri) Karwich and Darren Karwich; granddaughters, Madeline, Brenna and Claire; sister, Linda (Alan) Rudd; brother, Doug (Tina) Karwich; sister in law, Cynthia (Tom) Konopka and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Contribution may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans Organizations in Garry’s memory.
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