Gary Ohlsson Obituary
Gary was born in Detroit, to Gertrude and Charles Ohlsson. He worked in advertising for Applied Graphics Technology and Leo Burnett Worldwide. Gary was a lover of music, the handiest of men and a friend to all. He also enjoyed a good nap.
Gary is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Madeline; son, Charles (Kelsey Devaney); sister, Gretchen Ohlsson (Leo Carr); and his nephew Erik Carr.
His ashes will be spread at Hubbard Lake.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2000 Town Center, Ste. 1730, Southfield, MI 48075, bit.ly/47PrHTz.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 11:00am, at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms A reception will take place immediately following the service at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms.
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