Gary Fort Obituary
Passed away on June 26, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Tim; parents, Warren & Ethel; Austin (Bob) Roberts. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; children, Bob, Mike (Chris), Peggy Hall, April (Fredi) Roettger & Liz; 14 grandchildren, Briana, Samantha, Victoria, Emma, Katie, Joey, Chey, Lici, Nivea, Tristian, Dominic, Arianna, Gabriel, Lorenzo; sisters, Sue (Gary) Young & Cookie Mailand; also other family & friends.
Gary loved woodworking and was a history buff with a special interest in the civil war.
Memorial Service 11:00 am Wednesday, July 10th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Graveside Service 10:00 am Saturday, July 20th, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona. Memorials preferred to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toys for Tots or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Jane Wilken
July 10, 2024
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy, Molly.
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P. Marshal Fritsche
July 8, 2024
I am sorry for your loss.
Patty Fritsche
July 8, 2024
I remember when Marlene and Gary lived at Thompson Heights. Gary has had a very pleasant smile.
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