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Gary Hepperly Obituary
A celebration of Gary's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (March 9, 2010) at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois, Mason City, with Pastor Jeffrey Dahlin and Pastor Mark Hicks of Praise Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Gary G. Hepperly Memorial Fund.
Gary George Hepperly was born on Dec. 18, 1940, to Lyle and Lucille (Hanig) Hepperly in Wesley. Gary attended Clear Lake High School.
On July 1, 1961, Gary was united in marriage to Dorothy Cookman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and to this union three children were born.
Gary held many interests and hobbies including bowling, watching auto races, playing cards, especially cribbage and poker, and watching golf on TV. Gary especially enjoyed spending time with his family at their cabin in Clear Lake and looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his buddies. He was also fond of working puzzles, solving the cryptoquote in the daily newspaper and his daily walks and visits with special friends in the Southbridge Mall. Gary's greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with his family and his dog, Ozzie, which he received as a gift on his 69th birthday.
Gary worked for the Mason City Water Department spending many of those years as a meter reader. He was a member of Praise Community Church.
Special thanks to Ken Meyers and the hospice team for their excellent care of Gary within this past week.
Those grateful for sharing in Gary's life are his wife, Dorothy; his children, Dave (Esther) Hepperly, Mason City, Steve (Michelle) Hepperly, Thompson, Barb (Todd) Godfrey, Mason City; his eight grandchildren, Chad, Garrett, Greg, Jessica, Cameron, Kaylah, Jaidyn and Gabrielle; his brother, Duane (Sandy) Hepperly, Mason City; special nephews, Dennis Hepperly, Charles City and Matthew Hepperly and special friend, Heidi Heaberlin, and his son, Brayden, Mason City; along with many other nieces, nephews and relatives and many friends.
Preceding Gary in death are his parents; brother, Ron Hepperly; sister-in-law, Sarah Hepperly; nephew, Kevin Hepperly; and his in-laws, Alice and Victor Cookman.
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March 11, 2010
Hepperly Family -
We just wanted all of you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. Gary was an incredible man and we were so blessed to have known him and to have been able to call him our friend. He was a big man with a big heart and personality.. and will be missed dearly. We wish for you hope, peace and love and want you to know that we are always here for you.
John & Denise Funk
Reta Arney
March 10, 2010
Dear Dutch,
So very sorry to hear of Gary leaving us,our family is getting smaller.I am happy that I saw him at the cousins reunion in Mn.My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Reta Arney (cousin)
Mark Gruben
March 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Gary was such a positive person and lots of fun. God bless you, one and all!
Pam and Anthony State
March 10, 2010
Dave, Steve, Barb: Sorry to hear your Dad lost the fight, I know how hard it is to watch a loved one struggle and slowly get weaker. May our Father in Heaven give you comfort in the faith that your Dad is with family and friends who have gone on before, pain free and surrounded with love.
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March 9, 2010
Dorothy and family are thoughts and prayers are with you . Glenn and Susie Wike Mesa, Az
John Nielsen
March 9, 2010
Hepperly family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and your family.
Kim (Chase) Kline
March 9, 2010
Hepperly family –
I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this very difficult time. May your many happy memories of Gary help you through the days ahead and remember that those we love are never forgotten.
Sharon Bailey
March 9, 2010
Dorothy and family, Sending sympathy for you great loss. How time does fly. I lost my Larry in 2007. Through Christ the sorry has been made bearable. I look at the Globe Gazette on the internet about every week. So I can keep up with whats happening in Mason City. Will be praying for you and your family.
Carol, Craig, Rhonda Downing-Barnes
March 8, 2010
Dutch, David, Steve and Barbie
We learned today of Gary's Passing. We are all so sorry for your great loss. My family will always hold your friendship in our hearts with great care and loving memories.
March 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. With great losses the news travels fast as we are in Mesa AZ visiting my mother, Elaine. Having a great loss as this is extremely difficult but always keep your precious memories close at heart as they will carry you through the tough times. Gary will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - God Bless to you!
Mick and Jere Merrill
Sarah Martinson
March 8, 2010
Dutch, Barbie, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during this most difficult time. I remember us all together at Rich and Sue's. And with my grandad, Alton Brandl. Gary will be missed and always remembered in our hearts.
Sarah (Peterson) Martinson
March 8, 2010
Dear Aunt Dutch, Dave. Steve and Barb;
As a kid I always enjoyed visits to Mason City and the love that was evident in our family. I will always recall that Uncle Gary was the first to take me to a stock car race -- and as I got older, places which angered my Mom and made me blush!
As I have gotten older the more I treasure my childhood memories and miss those who have passed away way too early. Our thoughts and LOVE go out to you in this trying time.
You guys are the BEST!
Mike Julie Rachael & Travis
Marlene Schinnow
March 8, 2010
I am sorry to hear about Gary. My prayers are with you and your family. I always had fun with him when he came into the building materials department at Menards. He was a very nice guy.
joe paulsen
March 8, 2010
dutch and extended family,,, i am so sorry to hear about gary,,, i always thought he was so funny...he would stop by my job site on his walks with the city and always give us a hard time... i loved it,,,you will be missed gary...
Lora & Alan Broadhurst
March 8, 2010
It has been said, "The Good Die Young"
Once again, that statement has been proven right. Gary was an Outstanding Good Guy and he died Far Too Young!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Candee Schamber
March 8, 2010
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing.
Dawn Branstad & The AEM Warehouse Gang
March 8, 2010
Dutch and Family,
Our hearts,thoughts,and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time.Gary's passing leaves us and so many others with great pain and sorrow but it also teaches us that life is short and how truly precious it is.Hold all those memories you each have of him close to your heart and it will help you get through this tough time.May God Bless
Pat Holt
March 8, 2010
They say that you can measure your life by the number of friends that you have. Gary had many and will be missed by all. A friendly smile, a joking prod, bowler, all around nice guy; that's what comes to mind when I think of Gary. My sympathy to all of his family.
Leona Reed
March 8, 2010
Dear Dutch,
So sorry to hear of your husbands' passing. I know what you are going through. God Bless You
Leona Reed
Dee Dee Hartley
March 8, 2010
Dear Dutch, Dave, Steve, and Barb,
Tony and I wish we could be there with all of you to celebrate Gary's life and mourn his death.He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
You are in our hearts and our prayers.
We send our love.
Bob Dakin
March 8, 2010
Dutch, Dave, Steve, amd Barb..please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kathleen Scholl
March 8, 2010
To someone I worked with back in the 70's always was a BLAST!!! to be around never a dull moment he made the time go by so fast.Sorry to hear of his passing hope in heaven they enjoy is company has much as we all did.
Hailey Hepperly
March 8, 2010
To my Great uncle Gary,he made me so happy and I liked that and I will remember that you did those happy things with me. I will always remember you in my heart and my soul.
Brianna Hepperly
March 8, 2010
To my great uncle Gary,I will remember you with all my heart.You make me so happy and you always will.It was lots of fun having you in my life.
March 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve, Donna, and Kelli Dunbar
Jan Bergan
March 8, 2010
Sorry to hear of Garys passing. please accept my sympathy and may God Bless your family.
Becky O'Green
March 8, 2010
Dutch, so sorry to hear about Gary.May God bless you and your family.
Pam Stemmerman
March 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Sullivan
March 8, 2010
Dear Dutch and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Gary's death. He always made me laugh and was a good friend. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Todd Ofelt
March 7, 2010
Hepperly Family,
I'm saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gary was a great man. I'll never forget the great times I had with Gary playing cards in Todd G basement. Gary and Dan would always take all of our money.
March 7, 2010
Dear Hepperly Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Gary's death. Mark called to let us know and we are saddened by your loss. May you know that God is with you at this difficult time to help and be your strength. We know that Gary was very special to Mark as he and Steve were growing up. We know the boys accepted his guidance even though they seemed not to listen at times. We are sorry we will not be there to attend his service. We are in Weslaco Texas right now and will be home the last week in March. God Bless.
Jean and Ernie Bills, your Clear Lake neighbors
Roger & Lisa Schinagel
March 7, 2010
We are saddened to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger, Lisa, Caden and Delaney
Craig Gallagher
March 7, 2010
Dutch & Family, we are so sorry to hear about Gary. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. He will be deeply missed by all !! at least you have alot of wonderful memories to cherish. Keeping all of you in our prayers. Craig & Marci
Kim and Kathy Nelson
March 7, 2010
We had the pleasure of knowing Gary the past two years while building across the street from his cabin at Clear Lake. What a kind, generous man. We regret not having the opportunity to know him longer. Dorothy, his children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be missed by many!
Cal & Carolyn (Arndt) Weck
March 7, 2010
Our prayers go out to you and your family at the time of your loss. Gary was such a good person. God bless.
Marty & Amy Wolske
March 7, 2010
The world is a little sadder today but they at least there is now some good entertainment in Heaven. Keeping you in our prayers. Love,
Arlene (Rosa) Bates
March 7, 2010
It saddens my heart to hear of Gary's death, what a great loss. I have many fond memories with Dutch and Gary during our "teen years". Years and miles have not made new ones, but those memories will always be held in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Arlene (Rosa) Bates
Lois and Glenn Keeney
March 7, 2010
Dear Dutch and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. It has been so many years since we have seen you and have missed all those years of bowling with you and having you as our Mason City friends. We also remember, fondly, Gary being our Best Man at our wedding 43 years ago. We have some wonderful memories of you and your family. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Lois and Glenn Keeney
March 7, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Hepperly Family. Gary was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
From the Walkers, Tony, Angie, Alissa, Zachary and Kayden
March 7, 2010
To all of the Hepperly family,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for you. We hope good memories are a great comfort to you all at this sad time. May the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds. With love and hugs, in sympathy and friendship - Your Friends The Suntken Family Chris, Jodi, Bennett, and Jace
Larry Burke
March 7, 2010
My sincerest condolences.......
Larry Johnson
March 7, 2010
Gary, I have great memories of you and even though I haven't seen you in a while, will miss you very much! I hope you are rejoicing now with God and the rest of our family that has passed into heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget your sense of humor and how you loved to stop by and give my Grandad (Vince) a hard time! I love you all!
Larry Johnson
10243 Fawnbrook Ct.
Littleton, CO 80130
March 7, 2010
Dutch and family, Buck and myself are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Let your memories be your comfort during this difficult time.
David & Toni Leonard
March 7, 2010
We are so sorry to read about Gary's passing. That sly grin he always had will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our private joke: the bottle caps are still on the faucets!
Marty Menken
March 7, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. To be separated from a loved one, even if we know it is temporary, is cause for grief. We are convinced, however, that heaven celebrated with his arrival and we pray you draw strength from the hope we have through our faith in Jesus Christ. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Marty and Karen Menken
Christie Helmer
March 7, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Hepperly family. I know Gary was very special to Matt and Brayden. May your wonderful memories of Gary remain close to your heart..
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