Age 69, of St. Paul, passed away May 27, 2018.Preceded in death by father, Earl; and sister, Cori Beth.Survived by mother, Delores; wife, Linda; son, Douglas (Nichole); grandchildren, Samuel and Sydney; brothers, Dale (Sonya) and Randy (Bonnie); four nephews; one niece; one great-nephew; many other family and friends.Gary proudly served his country for 36 years in the US Navy and Navy Reserve, attaining the rank of Master Chief. Gary was the first college graduate of his family. Gary worked at Earl's Skelly, IBM, the Federal Reserve Bank, and Ramsey County Human Services.Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 6 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 499 Charles Ave., St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B, from 4-8 PM Tuesday, and at the church from 10-11 AM Wednesday.