Gary Lee White

Gary Lee White, age 69, of Garnavillo, IA, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. He was born on September 21, 1947 in Elkport IA, the son of Everett and Bertha White. Gary received his education in from the Guttenberg School System and entered the United States Army on November 10, 1965 and served in Army infantry. Gary earned several decorations including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marksman and the Merit Unit Commendation. He received his honorable discharge on November 7, 1969. After returning home, Gary worked for many years in the logging industry for several local companies. Gary was a long time member of the Clay-Gar American Legion Post 723. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing and trapping. Those left to cherish Garys memory are Janice Krugger; children & step-children, Travis, Kimberley, Chad, Jason, Paul (Danielle) White, Loretta Weipert, Lynda Schaefer & Larry Krugger; numerous grandchildren; 4 siblings, Kenny (Julie) White, Michael White, Norma Barnhart, Sandra (Henry) Fassbinder IV and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lee Allen, Todd and Keith White; sisters, Linda Felder & Caroline Willie. Service Information Visitation Friday March 17, 2017 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 001 South Industrial Park Rd Garnavillo, IA 52049-0035 Visitation Saturday March 18, 2017 9:00 AM to 9:55 PM St. Peter Lutheran Church 301 N Adams Garnavillo, IA 52049 Funeral Service Saturday March 18, 2017 10:00 AM St. Peter Lutheran Church 301 N Adams Garnavillo, IA 52049 Interment Garnavillo Community Cemetery 501 West Centre Steet Garnavillo, IA 52049