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Gary L. Northcott, age 80, of Princeton, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home.
Gary was born on April 8, 1945, in Sparta, WI, son of the late Betty Northcott. After graduating high school, Gary started his career as an LP gas truck driver, delivering gas for over 20 years. He later worked for Egbert Excavating Inc. On July 26, 1975, Gary was united in marriage to Antoniette Jankowski. They shared 18 years of marriage together before Antoniette’s passing on December 6, 1993. After retiring from Egbert Excavating, Gary met his significant other, Kathy Ostberg. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, billiards, and bowling. You could also find him watching a Packer game, western movies, or anything Elvis.
Gary is survived by his children, two daughters, Brenda (Jerry) Suchanek, Janesville, WI, and Nikki (Jason) Malson, Green Bay, WI; three sons, Gary (Tuffy) Northcott, Jr., Black River Falls, WI, Brian (Trish) Northcott, Pittsville, WI, and Anthony Northcott, Princeton, WI; grandchildren, Sam and Ali Suchanek, Brittany and Breanna Northcott, Aric Folz, and Alivia Northcott; six great-grandchildren; sister, Annette Cooper; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He his further survived by his significant other, Kathy Ostberg.
Besides his mother, Betty, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Antoniette; siblings, Clara, Lois, Ramona, Audrey, and Alan; mother-in-law, Lois Jankowski; and grandson, Joshua Bergeron.
A private family inurnment will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Princeton, WI.
A memorial is being established in his name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
515 Mayparty Dr PO Box 371, Ripon, WI 54971

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