Gary Leland Cowger

With great sadness I want to pay tribute to Gary as the great human being he was along his life.
We'll never forget him!!!
Descansa en Paz.
Cesar Garcia Verdous

I met Gary in the fall of 1979, when he became assistant plant manager in St. Louis and I had just transferred in to be a member of the team designing 5 new plants for GM in the early '80s. Wentzville MO was one of those plants. I worked the startup of the body shop equipment and conveyor systems while he became plant manager. We both graduated GMI in the late '60s. We "sorta" stayed in touch as he moved through the ranks. Our last meeting was at the Renaissance Center as the Volt was being unveiled and the National Corvette Museum led Corvettes of every year (we were 2003) from Bowling Green to Detroit to celebrate GM's 100th birthday. We caught up, hugged, took pictures, and were on our way. My wife and I have met, known, and worked with many leaders with GM. We both consider him one of the best.

Rich and Theresa Luebcke

Gary was a highly accomplished, bold leader who left such a positive legacy at General Motors and Kettering University. He will be greatly missed.

Kay... I am so very sorry for your loss...so many memories of the four of us together... fireworks in the street, Cayman Islands, scuba diving for the guys, Las Vegas, GMI, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, golf and dancing. Heaven has a new Angel! Gary and Lynn are recalling those and many other memories once again.
You and your family are loved and in my prayers at this sad time. Linda Minger

Gary was a great example of fraternity brotherhood and zeal in Sigma Alpha Epsilon at GMI/Kettering. Every time I see my "pledge paddle" I re-read the encouraging words he wrote; they spurred me to excellence and encouraged me to be a True Gentleman - and still do!

I´m Ron Rhyneer, I worked with Gary in the opening process of the wentzville assembly center in September of 1982 and enjoy working with him, he always was fair with everybody and always smiling quite a mentor for many he will be missed by everyone, thank you and God bless

Gary and I lived a couple blocks apart and walked lot of places together. We went to grade school together at Bryant.
Gary was always kind and polite. I´m sure he was a good man. RIP my friend.

My thoughts and orators for the family. Loved next door to
Gary in 6th and 7th grade. Fond memories of a long ago playmate. Pam Perry Baker

I went to grade school all the way through high school with Gary. We were neighborhood buddies playing baseball together as our dad´s coached one of the teams I played on with Gary. So sad to hear of his passing. I am proud to have known him. Not enough room here for the stories I could tell. RIP Gary.

Phi Alpha from your GMI brothers. RIP

We miss you already, Grandpa. A true legend that will never be forgotten. We always had the best times - from pool days at the Bonaventure to Segway rides during the summer in Michigan. I will cherish all of our memories deeply and keep your legacy alive Grandpa! I love you so much!

May God´s loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Matthew 5:4

We are saddened to learn of Gary's Passing. We extend our condolences and sympathies to Kay and his entire family. I had the pleasure of working closely with Gary in several locations. He will be missed by his many friends and associates.