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Gary was born to his parents Glenn and Lulu (Martz) Dunkle on March 15, 1944 in Oil City. He was the fourth child of five.
He graduated from Moniteau High School in 1962.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served until 1966 as a jet mechanic.
Gary was a life-long Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game.
On June 25, 1971, Gary married the love of his life, his angel, Belinda (Barnes). Together they had three daughters, Heidi, Shannon and Alisha.
Gary worked as a millwright and electrician at Butler Armco until he retired in 1992. The family then relocated to Bradenton, Fla.
Gary was involved with Butler Masonic Lodge 272, which he joined in 1969. He was Worshipful Master in 1991.
Gary is survived by his wife, Belinda; daughters Heidi, Shannon (Mark) Reinoehl and Alisha; his sister, Vera Dunkle of Massachusetts; his brother, Dennis of Butler; and his granddaughters, Tiara Dunkle, Alexis Reinoehl, Haley Reinoehl and Kayla Reinoehl.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lulu; his sister, Phyllis Norrington; and a brother, Orval Dunkle.
DUNKLE - There will be no public visitation for Gary LeRoy Dunkle, who died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, as the family has chosen to hold a private celebration of life.
Gary will be cremated as per his wishes and will always remain close to his beloved family.
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Carla Metrick
January 25, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sue Herman
January 22, 2018
To Linda and family,
So sorry to hear about Gary passing away. I know you will be having hard times but if you can remember the good times you had it makes it a little easier. I have been thinking of you.
Kim Webster Forte
January 20, 2018
Linda and Family, I am so sorry to read of Gary's passing. May God give you all comfort in your time of sorrow. As I think back of all the good times we all had at the Bishop-Tozer Family Reunions. Miss those times and seeing all the cousins we all grew up with. Take care and God Bless You and your family
Love, Kim Webster Forte
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