Service Information
Gary A. Ness, age 69, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
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Obituary
Gary Allen Ness was born on January 8, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the only son of Alvin and Lila (Hoff) Ness. Gary grew up with one older sister, Karen. He was a first-generation Norwegian American to his father Alvin, who was born in Norway. Gary grew up in his Norwegian American family and was raised in the Lutheran church as a child. He was baptized as a Lutheran in Minneapolis in 1952. Gary was raised in Minneapolis and received his education at Roosevelt High School in South Minneapolis and later received a degree in Mechanics.
Gary was a skilled and hardworking mechanic, fixing machinery, engines, and even the broken dishwasher at home; he could fix it all. He was employed at Lever Brothers Company and Pillsbury for many years before retiring. Gary was able to retire in his early 60’s. This allowed for him to be able to visit his family in New Hampshire more, ride with his buddies, and enjoy life to the fullest. He also resided in California, New Hampshire, and most recently in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Gary was loved by many. He maintained many friendships from his childhood and developed many new friendships in recent years as well; they were a big part of his life. Gary enjoyed being outdoors the most. Kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, and motorcycle riding were among many of his hobbies. Motorcycles were also a very big part of his life; from his teens to his last days, Gary was a motorcycle guy. The friends and bonds he made through this were very special to him. Gary was a simple guy, no-frills, no fuss, but as genuine and good-hearted as can be. He will always be remembered for his good heart and the blessings he brought just for knowing him. Another cherished memory will be his key phrases such as “there ya go,” “good deal,” and to his daughters, “love ya, babe.”
Gary passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 69 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Gary is survived by his:
Daughters, Angela R. Ness,
Holly Amber Ness-Jack,
Sarah Dawn Wright and her husband, Jason G. Wright;
Grandchildren, Benjamin Allen Ness, Siaoli Lea Wright, Shane Steven Blackburn, Carly Amber Robichaud, Davin Tyler Bechard, Lacey Lynne Bechard, Serenah Teah Wright, Jinger Grace Wright, Jake Griffith Wright;
Sister, Karen Putnam Wren and her husband, Harold;
One Niece, one Nephew, two Great-nieces, one Great-Nephew, five Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews;
Many other relatives and friends.
Gary is preceded in death by his Parents, Alvin and Lila Ness.
Cara says
To the family of Gary – I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. He always booked his airline tickets to visit his daughter out East at our office in town and I really enjoyed chatting with him. I will miss working with him, he was so kind and respectful. Prayers of comfort to you all.
Cara
Bursch Travel of Hutchinson
Sarah says
Thank you! He did tell us you made his travel plans so easy!
Sarah says
Thank you Cara,
My Dad always said how you made his travels out here easy for him.
Paul and Deb says
Gary was a great friend with a huge heart. We will miss our chats with him. We are so very sorry for your loss. Ride free brother!!
Steven Joecks says
Steve says
We have been good friends ever since I met Gary almost 30 years ago at Pillsbury. We would like to share some of his thoughts. At work one day he said, ” I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken “, of course in jest. He liked the saying ” Let the smooth side roll and the rough side drag “. I think he got that from an uncle. Gary also has remarked, ” People in this world are either givers or takers “. All who knew Gary Ness knew he was a giver. Friend, you will be greatly missed by many.
Steve and Darlene
Joanne Paquay Stiras says
To Gary’s family my sympathy. Gary was a classmate of mine since grade school in south Mpls. We grew up in the same neighborhood by Lake Nokomis. As we have our 51st Class Reunion this weekend our thoughts and prayers will be of Gary and his family. We will miss him. God Bless.
Shawn Lockrem says
I’m late to the board but Gary was a great man who I looked up to and wish I had half the patience and positivity that he had. I know I am a better person having known him and I will miss you everyday Uncle Gary