Gary E. Reese

Gary E. Reese obituary, Richland Center, WI

Gary E. Reese

Gary Reese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home - Spring Green on Jan. 21, 2026.
Gary E. Reese, age 74 of Oak Creek, WI passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Country View Assisted living in Oak Creek. Gary was born on October 14, 1951 the son of Eugene and Charmaine (Pendergast) Reese in Madison, WI.
Gary worked at the Good Will Industries, enjoyed playing chess and won the US Deaf Title in 1980. He enjoyed following the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Gary is survived by a brother, Euguene (Patty) Reese; 2 sisters, Rachel (Ben) Newman, Cheryl Reese; 3 step-brothers Rob Utter, Chris (Laurie) Utter, Blake Utter; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his Step-mother Marjorie "Elaine" Reese
A private family burial will take place at the Spring Green Cemetery. A Celebration of Gary's life will be held on Friday February 13 at 10:00AM at the Center for Deaf/Blind Persons Address 8306 W. Lincoln Ave. West Allis, WI 53219. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Center for Deaf/Blind Persons.
Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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