Gary Dean Gottlob's Obituary
Gary Dean Gottlob, 83
Our loving Husband, Father, Brother, Papa, Uncle and Friend, passed away in his home December 17, 2022, surrounded by his sweetheart, Judy, and his family.
Gary was born on the Fourth of July, 1939 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Otis and Marie Gottlob.
He met the love of his life, Judy Dale Martin, they were married on July 20, 1963. They raised 3 beautiful children, Rhonda Kay, Kimberly Jo and Michael Leroy. He was an amazing father to his children and he was their hero. Not only was he a great husband and father, he loved being a Papa. He has 3 granddaughters and 5 great- grandsons who all adore him.
Throughout his life he moved from state to state to follow his work. He was a very hard-working man from a young age. He was a superintendent in the construction industry and was a master woodworker and cabinet maker since he was a teen.
In the woodshop or on the water fishing is where you could always find him. He had a great love for the outdoors, Browne Lake was his favorite place to visit with his family. He could tell a million stories about fishing and the shenanigans he and his friends would get into.
He was a family man full of love and laughter. He was a prankster and always had a smile on his face or a joke to tell. And, although he lived his life as a simple man, it hasn’t always been easy for him. He fought for a lifetime for good health and would always roll with the punches that were thrown at him. He will always be an inspiration to us all for the strength he had.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Marie, his only brother, Grant Gottlob, aunts, uncles and friends
He is survived by his wife, Judy, his three children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.
I know you’ve already caught all the fish in the clouds and are looking down on us, smiling.
Special thanks to all of his doctors, nurses, caregivers and treatment centers, who strived to make sure all of his needs were met.
This is not goodbye, its, see you later. We love you very much and are so proud to call you ours.
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