Gary Anthony Garza
October 26, 1962 — February 8, 2017
Gary was born October 26, 1962, to Lucio and Connie Garza in North Platte. He grew up in Hershey and graduated from Hershey High School in 1981. While in high school, Gary worked at Ted's Grocery Store and later went to work at Olson's Feed Lot then the Hershey Truck Stop for nine years. Gary had also worked for Armadillo Express, Prem Door and Gillette Dairy before going to work for Coca Cola. After 17 years he retired due to his health.
On December 27, 1985, Gary was united in marriage to Julie Ann Wiese in Holyoke, CO. They settled in Hershey where they raised three children and were members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Gary had served on the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of the NRA and a past member of the Hershey Lions Club.
Gary was a great husband, father and grandpa who will be missed so much. He loved his family and spending time with them outside just playing and having fun. Gary loved being outside. He would mow and help Julie in the garden and loved rescuing dogs. He liked to target shoot, hunt and fish, go camping and take cruises in the country. He also liked dancing and listening to music as well as watching boxing, John Wayne Westerns, action packed movies and Nebraska football. Gary enjoyed life and especially loved his grandkids and being with them.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Julie, their children, Rylee Garza and Amber Garza, and his father, Lucio Garza, all of Hershey; five grandchildren, Maureen, Michael and Logan Salinas, and Noah and Parker Sullivan; sisters, Rosalee (Salvador) Munoz, of Sutherland, NE, and Patty Garza and Sandy Garza, of San Antonio, TX; in-laws, Gene and Alice Wiese, of Lindsay, NE; brothers-in-law, Gary (Amy) Wiese, of Lindsay, Dale Wiese (friend, Sharon), of Duncan, NE, and Kenny (Marilyn) Wiese, Alan Wiese, Kevin (Jennifer) Wiese and Larry (Cindy) Wiese, all of Newman Grove, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
In death Gary has been reunited with his daughter, Jodie Marie Garza Salinas. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Connie Garza.
Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with family greeting friends from 1-3 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Christian Wake Service will follow at 6 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest celebrating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, south of Hershey.
In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial. Condolences may also be shared online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
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