Gary Richard Rother

Gary Richard Rother, Neenah, age 54 passed away peacefully from this world surrounded by his loving family after enduring his struggle with esophageal cancer.

Gary was born January 17, 1964, the son of Mel and Mary Rother. Foremost in his life was family and friends – he made them all feel loved and honored.  Gary was the most wonderful son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to all.

Gary is lovingly survived by his parents, Mel and Mary Jane (Hoffmann) Rother, Appleton, WI; his sisters, Lynda (Ross) Klarner, and Lisa (Dan) Richter; his nieces and nephews, Andrea (Aaron) Patton, Brooke (John) Garner, Richard (Katie) Klarner, Katrina Rondeau, Ashley Rondeau and Jonathon Richter; 6 great nieces and nephews; and Shari Techlin, his significant other and very best friend.

Gary was a proud graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic Grade School (1978), St. Francis Xavier High School (1982) and UW Whitewater.  He made many close lifetime friendships through these years.  His friends enriched his life with fun, great memories, and loving support for which his family is profoundly grateful.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Thomas More Parish, 1810 N. McDonald St, Appleton with Father Jim Lucas officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9-10:45 AM and the Mass will follow at 11 AM.   

Gary’s family would like to thank Affinity Visiting Nurse Homecare and Hospice for the wonderful family support and the kindness shown to Gary by Judy, Molly and Ann.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund for Gary is being established.

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