Gary R. Theobald

A time for celebrating and remembering the life of Gary R. Theobald, 75, of Fairmont MN, will be held on May 16th at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, MN. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. directly followed by a service at 11 a.m. and a meal.

Gary Rodney Theobald was born on February 21st, 1951, to Archibald Theobald and Rose Theobald (Chukuske) in Fairmont Minnesota. He died unexpectedly on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at his home in Marana, Arizona from natural causes.

Gary worked as a mechanical designer in Fairmont at Harsco Track Technologies. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1969 and completed his degree from Mankato Technical College.

Gary had an active life with no plans to slow down. He lived life to its fullest, honing his hobbies and creating new memories. He embraced silly moments with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was an avid cyclist and gym buff. He loved a good doughnut and coffee or a hearty buffet, and a cold beer (preferably Schell's). Gary loved the outdoors, whether it was disc golfing, a car show, skiing, or on the courts playing racket ball, tennis or pickleball. He loved to soak in the sun and get his Vitamin D. He was a caregiver to both his parents before they passed, and everyone who knew Gary appreciated his quiet, gentle and steady presence. He was a great listener, and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Gary was content and at peace with his life. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived by his wife Jeanne Theobald (Tesch), his two daughters Stacie Nardella (Jason Nardella), Stephanie Broughton Burkman (James Burkman). His four grandchildren, Blair Burkman, Sylvie Broughton, Ladd Broughton, Eliza Burkman and his sister Donna Wakey (Theobald). He is preceded in death by his father Archibald, his mother Rose and his son-in-law Aaron Broughton.