Gary S. Patzer
January 25th, 1951 - June 8th, 2017
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Gary's Obituary
Gary S. Patzer, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Gary was born on January, 25, 1951, to Elmer Patzer & Dolores (Brado) Nimtz in Benton Harbor. He graduated from St. Joseph High School. Gary worked in the Maintenance Department for Leco Corporation, retiring after 40 years of service. Gary was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan and enjoyed coaching baseball for St. Joseph and Watervliet High School, and the American Legion.
Gary is survived by his mother, Dolores Nimtz; children, Kelly (Mike) Milnickel and Ryan (Karie Hurst) Patzer both of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Eddie Hurst, Emma Patzer, Benjamin Patzer, Jackson Milnickel and Liam Milnickel; brothers, Dennis (Becky) Patzer of Kalamazoo and Brian (Sue) Patzer of Bridgman; and first wife, Janet Patzer.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Patzer.
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