Per the wishes of Gary and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place on Friday, February 16 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. Full military honors will be provided by the combined VFW / American Legion of the surrounding area. Memorials may be directed to the family. For additional questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 27 years, Juli; his children: Jason (Jen) Buck, Carrie (Rich) Larson, Brock (Pam) Buck, Shawna (Dana) Jacobs, Liza (Pete) Veren, Blisin (Troy) Baer, Tanner (Ashley) Buck and Haven Baer; his grandchildren, and his four brothers: Tom (Ann) Buck, of St. Michael, MN, Dan (Becky) Buck, of Ankeny, IA, Bruce (Kathy) Buck, of Rhodes, IA and Ron (Tammy) Buck, of Littleton, CO.