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Gary worked for Bruce Boiler Burner and Equipment, Inc. Prior to that, he worked as an Engineer for Marshall Erdmann & Associates where he made many life-long friends. He enjoyed volunteering as a hunter safety coordinator and instructor. He was an active member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
Gary enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, staying busy with "DIY" home improvement projects, and watching the Badgers and Packers. Most of all, Gary loved spending time with his family & friends. His greatest joy was his granddaughter.
Gary is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Kimberly Mella, Kaitlyn (Brian) Mella-Schmidt and Grant Mella; granddaughter, Genevieve Schmidt; brother, Glenn (Cass) Mella; sister, Monica Mella Schmidt; mother-in-law, Carolyn Johnsen (Donald) Walske; sister-in-law, Julie (Gerry) Maslanka; brothers-in-law, Steven (Dawn) Johnsen and Dennis (Brenda) Johnsen; nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Alden Johnsen; nephew, Bryan Zipperer; and special friends, Fred Moll and Thomas Shultz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, with Father Patrick Norris presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will be held at a later date. The family also wishes to thank their St. Mary's Hospital Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Kay Meitzen
March 30, 2020
Terry and family,
I just heard of Garys passing. My heart goes out to all. I have very fond memories of Gary extending way back to Junior High school. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by everyone. May he Rest In Peace and know that he will be with you in spirit until you can meet again.
Kay Meitzen(Peltier)
February 18, 2020
To Glenn, Monica and all of your family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Gary. Cherish all of your memories.
Marilyn (Drumm) Tuschel
February 18, 2020
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Ray Anderson
February 17, 2020
I am sorry to hear of your loss. a couple of weeks ago I was thinking of Gary .
Scott & Carol Niven
February 16, 2020
Glenn, Monie and families, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Cherish the memories.
Andrea Beschta
February 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Glenn and his entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Tom & Andi (Hutchison) Beschta
Karen Kadow Bashaw
February 14, 2020
My Sympathy to Glen and his entire family, Keep
the fond memories you have. He will always be in your hearts.
God Bless you all
Karen Kadow Bashaw
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