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Gary Veirtz Obituary

Gary Alan Veirtz, 66, passed away November 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 12, 1956, in Frederick, Md, the son of the late Barbara Ann (Specht) and Charles Franklin Veirtz.

Gary grew up in Frederick and graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School in 1974.

He held a lifelong passion for motorcycles and dirt bikes and worked as a motorcycle technician since the age of 13, a total of 53 years. After a day of working on bikes, Gary enjoyed building personal computers and models, playing video games, and spending time with his family.

Gary is survived by his wife Michele (Shellie) Flurie Veirtz, his wife of 34 years, and his sister Rhonda Ann Veirtz. He is also survived by his son, Andrew Veirtz, his son's partner, Lauren Fagan, and his grandson, Thomas Alan Faith Veirtz.

Services will be private and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice, Chambersburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at sellersfuneralhome.com Gary Veirtz

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Nov. 29, 2022.

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Thomas Allan Faith Veirtz

March 5, 2025

he was my grandpa, and a good one at that. I have many great memories with him. He was very sweet and much like me.

david kepler

November 30, 2022

thoughts and prayers to gary's family. went thru high school with gary and had great times riding motorcycles and at dutrows honda. very nice guy and quiet.

William Harris Jr

November 29, 2022

To Gary´s family, my condolences and prayers for comfort, peace, strength and rest.

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