Prayer Service
10:30am - 11:00am Friday, May 17, 2024 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 1339 Orrin Road Prescott WI, 54021
Dear DeAnn and Craig, so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Gary and Mary were dear friends. Deepest sympathies to you, Judy and Dale
10:30am - 11:00am Friday, May 17, 2024 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 1339 Orrin Road Prescott WI, 54021
11:15am - 11:30am Friday, May 17, 2024 Pine Glen Cemetery Monroe Street Prescott WI, 54021
12:00pm - 4:00pm Friday, May 17, 2024 Ridgetop - Prescott W10516 US-10 Prescott WI, 54021
Gary Harold Wandmacher, Age 82, of Prescott, WI died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Agrace, Fitchburg, WI. Gary was born on February 23, 1942 in Red Wing, MN the son of Harold and Elsie (Schlichting) Wandmacher. He was a graduate of Red Wing, MN High School. Gary was united in marriage to Mary Busch on June 18, 1966 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Wing, MN. To this union two children were born – Craig and DeAnn.
Gary spent the last year of his life near his daughter in Madison, WI to help with his health care needs. Gary loved living in his home and community of Prescott, WI. He enjoyed farm and construction toy collecting, RFD TV watching, fishing, mowing lawn, and socializing with friends. Animals – especially cats – were always part of his life, and he loved the dog visits at Attic Angel.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary.
He is survived by: Son, Craig (Kim) Wandmacher, Houlton, WI; and daughter, DeAnn (Cade) Christiansen, Oregon, WI.; Grandchildren: Luke, Jack, Abby (DeAnn); and Sasha, Kelsey, and Chelsey (Craig); Siblings: Curt (Vickie) Wandmacher, Ellsworth, WI; and Wayne (Susan) Wandmacher, Champlin, MN. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will be Friday, May 17th from 12pm to 4pm at the Ridgetop, W10516 US Highway 10, Prescott, WI. Burial will be in the Pine Glen Cemetery, Prescott, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: The Animal Ark, P.O. Box 734, Hastings, MN 55033. Cremation and memorial services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Prescott, WI.
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Dear DeAnn and Craig, so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Gary and Mary were dear friends. Deepest sympathies to you, Judy and Dale
The oldest of the Schlichting cousins, Gary was so much a part of our lives. When my dad died, Gary & Mary were always there for my mom, Beth, David and I. Gary worked with mom at Bahls, watched out for her, partied with us and always available. I will miss him, but know that he is reunited with all those that have gone before us. RIP cuz. Love, Elayne
Craig, Sorry to hear that your dad passed. He taught me a lot about what it means to be an upstanding man. My sympathies to you and DeAnn (who I will always call DeeDee). Will watch for information on the celebration of life.
Dear DeAnn and Craig, so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Gary and Mary were dear friends. Deepest sympathies to you, Judy and Dale
The oldest of the Schlichting cousins, Gary was so much a part of our lives. When my dad died, Gary & Mary were always there for my mom, Beth, David and I. Gary worked with mom at Bahls, watched out for her, partied with us and always available. I will miss him, but know that he is reunited with all those that have gone before us. RIP cuz. Love, Elayne
Craig, Sorry to hear that your dad passed. He taught me a lot about what it means to be an upstanding man. My sympathies to you and DeAnn (who I will always call DeeDee). Will watch for information on the celebration of life.