Search by Name

Search by Name

Gary LeRoy Arness

1944 - 2023

Gary LeRoy Arness obituary, 1944-2023, Palisade, MN

BORN

1944

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Gary Arness Obituary

Gary LeRoy Arness, 79, of Palisade, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home. He was born September 1, 1944 in Duluth to Jens and Millie (Gudvangen) Arness. Gary graduated from Aitkin High School and enlisted in the Army in 1962. He was employed by Shamrock Industries and Hawkinson's. Gary was an active member of the V.F.W., American Legion and Color Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and visiting and supporting his neighbors and friends (Alice, Shirley, Jeanette, Marilyn, June, Bonnie, Greg and Jerry). Gary will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jeanette, Marilyn, June and Bonnie; brothers, Jerry and Greg.

Gary is survived by his siblings, Bev Pappas, Arlene (Don) Casey, Joyce (Charles) Rovell, Corrine Greely, Sandra Anderson, Joan (Roy) Sherlock, John (Linda) Arness and Bobby Arness; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services will be Thursday, November 2 at 2 PM in Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be provided by Palisade V.F.W. Post #1721. Interment will be in Waukenabo Cemetery, Waukenabo Township. To sign the guestbook go to: www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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

Published by Aitkin Age on Oct. 29, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Arness

Sponsored by Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Gary Arness's name

Memorial Events
for Gary Arness

Nov

2

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service

31 Minnesota Ave S., Aitkin, MN 56431

Nov

2

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service

31 Minnesota Ave S., Aitkin, MN 56431

Funeral services provided by:

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin

31 Minnesota Ave. So, Aitkin, MN 56431-1694

How to support Gary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Gary Arness's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more