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Gary was born on December 10, 1943, in Altoona, PA. He was the son of Arthur A. "Art" and Ethel P. (Woomer) Wyland.
He is survived by his special friend, Carol Hammel; his daughters, Lori (Nick) Stollar of East Berlin, Kerri Stern of Harrisburg, and Angie (Travis) Russell of Roaring Spring; grandchildren Abby, Katie, Nathan, Adam, Leah, Abe, Charli, Graci, great-grandsons Luka and Graham; and his sisters, Janie (Don) Myers, Tick Wyland, Sally (Jim) Eicher, and Polly (Dale) Hoover. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Biddle, and brothers Ken, Ted, and Jackie Wyland.
Gary was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. He retired from Appleton Papers in 2000 after 36 years and owned Gary D. Wyland Construction. He attended Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church in Hollidaysburg, PA.
Gary loved attending Central High School sporting events and cheering for the Scarlet Dragons. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates and attending spring training. Many hours were spent on building and remodeling projects. His favorite place was the Ponderosa, where he treasured spending time with his family.
Friends will be received from 10 A.M. until Noon on Saturday March 29, 2025 at the Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church. A celebration of Gary's life will be held at Noon on Saturday, at his church, with Pastors Ken Beichler and Larry Weaver officiating. Interment at Leamersville Riverview Cemetery.
Donations in Gary's memory may be made to Cove Cause for Cancer, Travis Russell, 343 Ponderosa Lane, Roaring Spring, or to Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church, 335 Reservoir Rd., Hollidaysburg.
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