Gary
L. Westberg, 74, Town Ogema, passed away at Aspirus Care and Rehab in Medford
on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, under the care of Hope Hospice and surrounded by his
loving family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Ogema with Reverend Paul Oppedahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial of cremated remains along with military rites performed by the Prentice VFW, will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Ogema.
Gary
was born on December 2, 1944 to Kermit and Florence (Nelson) Westberg. He
attended Ring Elementary School, Town of Hill, and was a 1963 graduate of
Prentice High School. Following High School, Gary joined the military and
served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. On
June 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Karen Berg at First Lutheran Church
in Ogema.
After
the service, Gary was employed by Prentice Hydraulics, Omark Industries, Prentice
Franklin Sales and Service, V and H, Inc. of Prentice, where he retired as Forestry
Parts Manager. In his free time, Gary found joy in putting together jigsaw
puzzles, listening to his grandsons’ stories, caring for the lawn and house,
and the occasional trip to the casino.
Gary
is survived by his loving wife, Karen, of Ogema, children - Kristin (David)
Mabie of Kennan and Barbra Lutzke of Prentice, Grandsons - Jeffrey (Jessie
Denny) Mabie, Trevor Lutzke, Nicholas Mabie, Kyle Lutzke, and Chase Mabie, siblings - Betty (John “Bill”) Saari of
Prentice and Marcia (Lonnie) Carlson, of Ogema.
Gary
is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Stanley and Ronald Westberg.
Hemer
Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
