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Gary Wernersbach Obituary

Gary D. Wernersbach, age 63, of Zimmerman passed away on December 29, 2021.

Aka "Ironpa" was born in Eau Clarie, WI to William and Marie Wernersbach. He had six brothers and one sister. They moved to Burnsville, MN, where Gary grew up. Then he moved to Zimmerman, MN. He had multiple jobs and eventually built his own business called The Small Engine Shop aka The Sweat Shop. He did that for many years.

He loved family, friends and his faith for God. He adored and became really great pals with his grandson Eli A. Davis. He was there for everyone. He had many hobbies. He loved running 5 k's. He accomplished multiple half marathons, marathons and Ironman's. His last passion was fixing and restoring old clocks; which he kept some and he gave clocks to his family. He will be forever in our hearts!

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chuck.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Kathy (Randy) Gisch, David, Sara (Jason) Davis and Jacob; grandson, Eli; siblings, Jean (Dave) Hoschette, Tom, Steve, Rich, John and Mark; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Restoring Lives Community Church, 12515 Fremont Avenue, Zimmerman, with visitation starting at 10:00AM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Elk River Star News on Jan. 6, 2022.

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12515 Fremont Avenue, Zimmerman, MN

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