Gary Leroy Biegert

of Buffalo, MN
May 22, 1949 – June 3, 2025
Visitation
Sunday, June 8, 2025
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church – Buffalo, MN
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, June 9, 2025
11:00 a.m.
with visitation continuing one hour prior to the mass
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church – Buffalo, MN
Interment
Lakeview Cemetery – Buffalo, MN
Gary Biegert, age 76, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.
Gary was born on May 22, 1949, in Buffalo, to Robert and Louise (Olson) Biegert. He grew up in the area and developed a strong connection to his community. On June 8, 1974, Gary married the love of his life, Karen Kalway, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter.
From a young age, Gary was a hard worker. As a teenager, he worked for Wright County Fish & Game, fostering his love for the outdoors. He then spent over a decade at Otten Brothers Nursery, where he honed his skills in landscaping and tree trimming. Gary found great satisfaction working as a grounds caretaker for David and Barbara (Babs) Koch, where he was known for his dedication.
Gary was deeply involved in his community and dedicated his time to causes he cared about. He was an active member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus, where he particularly enjoyed selling Christmas trees and engaging with everyone who stopped by. For over twenty years, he also served as a gate security at the Buffalo Rodeo, a role he took great pride in. Gary was also an avid music lover and attended the Winstock Music Festival for 25 years, creating lasting memories with friends and family. In addition, Gary was a dedicated usher and greeter at St. Francis Catholic Church for over four decades, welcoming parishioners with a warm smile.
Gary is lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen; his children, Troy Kalway (Amy Zimmerman), Tracey Biegert, and Curtis (Amy) Biegert; seven grandsons: Dylan, Logan, and Aidan Kalway, Damien (Mackenzie), Brayden, Colten, and Brooks Biegert. He is further survived by bonus grandchildren Destiny Scharf and Jacob Mickelson.
Gary is also survived by sisters, Loretta (Ron) Tuma, Martha Grunewald, Vionne Rossman, and Noretta (Kevin) Efram; sisters-in-law, Elaine Biegert, Marcia (Leo) Endres, Ruth Kalway, and Judy Kalway; and brothers-in-law, Denny Cleland, and Jim (Shirley) Kalway. He will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.
Gary was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Louise Biegert; brothers, Charles and Douglas Biegert; sister, Donna Cleland; brothers-in-law, Bob Rossman, Joe Kalway, and Kenny Kalway; and nephews, John Rossman and Scott Tuma.
Gary's kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and community will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.