Horvat, Gary G.

Gary G. Horvat of Wausau, formerly of Rice Lake, entered eternal life on Monday, December 8, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1949 the son of George and Audrey Horvat. He was surrounded by beloved family and is survived by those who loved and cared for him during the past few years, his wife Mary-Jane, daughter Katherine (Jason) Teiken, son of his heart Darren (Chrissy Kunzman) Trimner and daughter of his heart Sarah Trimner (Michael Soehl) and his beloved grandchildren Owen, Benjamin and Emelia Soehl. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Susan (Eddie) Mazique and brother-in-law John (Sally) Nelson who all encouraged him with cards, letters and visits and freely and often expressed their respect and affection for him. In addition, he is survived by a son Jeffrey Horvat, daughter Erin Thunholm, grandson Lucas Thunholm, mother Audrey Horvat and sisters Beth Teasdale and Marilyn Froze.

Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and son. As the former CEO of Michigan Peer Review and The New Mexico Medical Review Association, he was committed to the improvement of medical care. With an innate sense of curiosity Gary loved learning, exploring and traveling. He has been described as loyal, loving, faithful, caring, committed, hard- working, generous and fun loving by those who knew him best. He gave generously of his time, talents and treasures to his children, charities and church. He graduated from North Park University and Northeastern Illinois University and supported all his children in their quests for higher education. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The funeral will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wausau of which he was a member at 11 am Thursday, December 11, 2014 with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Additionally the family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital and Ministry Home Care Hospice for their compassionate care given to Gary and his family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

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Published by Wausau Daily Herald from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Horvat

6 Entries

Lucy Harvey

December 3, 2021

I still remember that personable and handsome Gary from the group meetings and from the dinners we enjoyed in restaurants. Since then I have learned about his social consciousness and his love for his family.

I consider M.J. to be a friend although I never get to see her. In 2022 we will need to reconnect. She carries on in the same giving vein that Gary had -- both remarkable people.

Lucy Harvey

December 18, 2014

It was a pleasure to know Gary, and I am so very sorry about his untimely death. My heart goes out to his family is this sad time. May your memories of better times remain with you forever. Unfortunately I did not know about the visitation or funeral, so please accept my condolences.

Linda Barnett (Tammy Rainville's mom)

December 11, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

December 10, 2014

To the Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. May the most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Ps. 83:18)

December 10, 2014

It's always sad to hear of a family member or a friend leaving us. But their memory will be kept alive by all the people who's heart they have touched. So you can find comfort in these words (Isaiah 51:12).

Mark Leach

December 10, 2014

I am fortunate to have known Gary for the past 20 years. He was a good christian, he had a good sense of humor, a civic leader. He gave to the world more than he took. Our prayers go out to Gary, Mary Jane and the rest of his family.

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