Gary M. Condon

Gary M. Condon, age 64 years, of Clintonville passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the New London Family Medical Center.


Gary Miles Condon was born August 3, 1949 in Laurium, Michigan, to George and Helen (Lake) Condon. He was raised and attended school in the Crystal Falls, MI. area. Gary entered the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. After the military, he lived in California where he owned & operated a concrete trucking business for several years. Then Gary moved to Arizona and later settled in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage on May 18, 2002 to Carla M. Watters in the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County. Gary worked for some time in receiving at Sturm Foods, Manawa, and was also employed at Wohlt Cheese Corporation, New London.


He is a member of the VFW Post #664 of Clintonville and a proud member of the Military Honors Gun Salute Team. Gary is a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America - Shawano County Chapter 206. His other memberships included the Clintonville Family Moose Lodge #1502. One of Gary's favorite pastimes was restoring a 1953 Willys Jeep to excellent condition sporting a patriotic theme. His other interests included taking care of his yard, going fishing, camping, and trips up north to their cottage. The couple loved going on road trips with friends and the question was simply asked "where are we going and who's driving?"


Survivors include his wife, Carla, and five children, Christopher Condon, Jimmy Condon, and Kristy Melton, all of California; Kelly (Nathan) Schreiber of Clintonville, and Chris Young of Symco. There are 5 grandchildren; Hannah & Ryan Condon, Abbey, Brady, and Laney Schreiber. There are 5 siblings; James (Ione) Condon of Crystal Falls, MI, Gene Salasti of Hayward, Francis Salasti of Hayward, Jean (Melvin "Chum") Beyer of Clintonville, and Garth (Barbara) Condon of Clintonville. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Vera Watters of New London, a sister-in-law, Carol (Craig) Koplin of Bear Creek, a brother-in-law, Gary (Terry) Watters of New London, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George, and his father-in-law, Nile Watters.


Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. Rev. Brian Crocker will officiate and Military Honors will be provided by members of the VFW #664 and American Legion Post #63, both of Clintonville. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.