Mr. Gary D. LaFollette

Mr. Gary D. LaFollette obituary, Wilmington, DE

Mr. Gary D. LaFollette

Gary LaFollette Obituary

Published by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington on Nov. 17, 2014.
Gary D. LaFollette, of Wilmington, DE and Ocean City, NJ, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home with his family beside him. Gary was born in Milan, Indiana to Opal LaFollette and the late Gareld LaFollette. He moved to New Jersey and spent the next 30 years of his business career engaged in sales and marketing. He was one of the early pioneers of the multi-vendor concept providing one source service and management. While employed by GE Health Care and Philips Health Care, Gary's talents were used to expand multi-vendor service throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Paula (Spinelli); his daughter Arianna and her husband Mike Ashbaugh of Mason, OH; and his mother Opal LaFollette of Lawrenceburg, IN. Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday November 22, 2014 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 or to the Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302 Newark, DE 19713.

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July 16, 2025

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November 17, 2021

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John Woloszyn

July 16, 2025

Gary used to make his famous Indiana chili at our home in Bear Creek every Presidents Day weekend.
Some are Gary´s ashes are about a Mike away from Indian Spring Spirits..... looks what´s on their menu!!!!!
Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!
It´s not your lunch truck that you expected Gary to be serving your homemade Indiana chili from but your spirit is up here passing it on for others to love!!!

John Woloszyn

July 16, 2025

Beverly Belden

November 17, 2021

Gary was my closest cousin and playmate while visiting my grandparents in the summer. vivx

Beverly Belden

November 17, 2017

I still miss him and think of him often as we were growing up and visiting with our grandmother and grandfather. I will never forget him.

Laura Ludlam

January 1, 2015

Paula,

Receiving news of Gary's passing has broke my heart. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I truly adored you and Gary. You both were such a big part of the Kutz Home family, and still are even after your mother's passing. My deepest sympathy to you during this time. I still think of you all fondly. All my love to you.

Laura Ludlam
(Kutz Home Staff)

Beverly Belden

November 17, 2015

I am reflecting on years past with very fond memories of our childhood. He is truly missed.

Willie Lin and family

November 22, 2014

Please accept our condolences to the family during this time. I worked with Paula for a few years in the early 1990s.

Barry Williams

December 27, 2014

Gary was my friend, a class act and always a gentlemen. Knowing him I am sure he is up to something right now.

Beyond the throe of a tender loss, the sun will shine still bright, the moon rise, and his spirit will light the night.

Donald Goodpaster

November 23, 2014

Paula, I am very sorry for your loss. Gary and I graduated together in the same class. We were friends and I wish I could have known him better as we grew into manhood. May God now hold him dear to his heart.

Rebecca Horen Ransburg

November 22, 2014

Dear Paula,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.I went to school with Gary and know he was a very sweet & caring person. We will all miss him.

James Duffy

November 21, 2014

Dear Paula and Family,
I am so sad to hear of Gary's passing and know it is such a difficult time for you all. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you move forward. Jim and LuAnn Duffy

Ed Gordon

November 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Lafollette. My name is Ed Gordon and I went to high school with Gary. He was a very good friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sue Rdesinski

November 19, 2014

Paula, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Gary was everything to you and you to him. I know how hard these past few months have been on both of you and how brave you have been. Be comforted by the love that you shared for each other - that will never go away and feel comforted that Gary is now in a better place. His suffering is over - know that your friends are with you and if there is anything that we can do, please know that we are all here for you.

Karen Friedman

November 19, 2014

Paula,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Call me if you ever want to talk. You know that I have been, and still are in your shoes.

Carol B.

November 19, 2014

Paula, I know that loosing Gary is the darkest time of your life. Gary was a kind,and caring friend who shared so much with so many people. He will be missed at our holiday table, but the memories made will always be with our family. Take some time now to lean on those wonderful friends that you and Gary cared about so very much. C.

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