Gary graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to have a long career in the electrical field and a second career in real estate.
Gary was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Deanna Watson in 2001. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He lovingly leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Sandy; his daughter, Deborah Prevost, his son Scott, son-in-law, Jeff Prevost; five grandchildren, Brittany and Lindsey Watson, Jonathan, Zachary and Christopher Prevost; and his mother, Clara Brieden; his sisters, Lanelle Westrup and Marlene Groff; and brother, Leonard.