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Condolences to Gary's family and friends. Gary was an outstanding veterinarian and a beloved member of our class.
Doug Griffiths, DVM
December 08, 2025 | School


Yorkville, Illinois
1949 - 2025 (Age 76)
Dr. Gary D. Schlapp, DVMBorn: February 5, 1949 in Aurora, ILDied: November 23, 2025 in Yorkville, ILDr. Gary D. Schlapp, DVM, age 76, of Yorkville, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Aurora, IL on February 5, 1949, the...
Read MoreCondolences to Gary's family and friends. Gary was an outstanding veterinarian and a beloved member of our class.
Doug Griffiths, DVM
December 08, 2025 | School
Bev, I can recall studying histopathology with Gary at your apartment freshman year Gary always had a kind word for everyone. He took vet school seriously and cared for others. I lost Mary (IL `´77) to brain cancer 1 1/2 yrs ago. It´s been hard. Take advantage of any help that is available. I was surprised how much a support group helped me. You lost the friend whom you normally consult. Find other sources of support. Remember that many others have experienced the same but were able to...
Emil Baukert, DVM
December 08, 2025 | School
Dr. Gary Schlapp was more than just a great veterinarian. He saved the lives of my dogs on countless occasion. You would never find a better Dr. to take care of your pet. His kindness for animals was a special trait of his which I shall never forget. When he left Countryside Vet Clinic no one could really replace him. I always regarded him as a friend and shall miss seeing him. By saving the lives of my dogs he, in many ways, saved my life as well. He knew this instinctively. He was...
Robert Frye
December 04, 2025 | Friend