Gary Dean Hueckstaedt's Obituary
GARY DEAN HUECKSTAEDT, 53, of Baraga, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 7, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 13, 1962 the son of Ronald Hueckstaedt, Sr. and Agnes Hueckstaedt (Crebessa). Gary worked various jobs throughout his lifetime. He worked 12 years at Benz Oil Co. in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. His love for is entire family and friends was evident. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing Bingo, cooking, hunting, and was an avid Packer fan. He married Lynda Gibbons on December 13, 2002.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Lynda. Children; Joe Scott (Mikka) of Barrington, NJ. and Dana Fraser (Lee) of Los Angeles, CA. Grandchildren; Christian, Nickolas, Corinne, Cash and Eva. Mother; Agnes (Totsie) Hueckstaedt. Brothers; Ronald Hueckstaedt, Jr. (Patty) and Daniel Hueckstaedt (Elizabeth). Sisters; Eleanor Miller (Charles) and Kim Klopstein (Jeffrey) all of Baraga. Nieces and nephews; Ronald Hueckstaedt, III, Amanda Hueckstaedt, Dawn Hueckstaedt, Danielle Hueckstaedt, Dillion Hueckstaedt, Danny Nieskes, Sr., Deanna Nieskes, Margarita Nieskes, Briar Nieskes, Brittany Nieskes, Brandon Nieskes, Jeffrey Klopstein, Jr., and Jennifer Klopstein. Great nieces, nephews and many cousins. He is also survived by his aunts, Aurelia Hull of Grafton, WI., Cecelia Owens of Baraga, MI and Carol (Ronald) Gretzon of Lena, WI, and his uncle Robert (Cheri) Hueckstaedt of Lena, WI . Also his special friends that were more of a brother to him, Rich Reed, Marc Trevisan, both of Milwaukee, WI, and Curtis Nieskes of Baraga.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Hueckstaedt, Sr. and many other loved ones. His out of this world comments and laughter were special to all who knew him. His smiling face will always be remembered. He will be loved and sadly missed by all.
A Memorial Service for Gary was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in the Ojibwa Senior Ceremonial room. Following the service on Wednesday, the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens in Baraga.
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