Gary M. Strubbe, age 57, of Marshall, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Gary Milton Strubbe was born to Paul and Wynette (Melberg) Strubbe on May 3, 1950 in Morris, Minnesota. Gary M. Strubbe was born on May 3, 1950 in Morris, MN, to Paul and Wynette Strubbe. He was raised and educated in and around Alberta, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith.
In 1979, Gary was married and lived with his family in the house he built in Cottonwood. In 1994, he and his family moved to a farm outside of Canby. He also lived in Pelican Rapids ad Detroit Lakes before moving to Marshall in 2005. Gary worked for Sears and Bot’s as an appliance delivery man. He retired in 1999.
Gary’s enjoyments in life included gardening, his rock collection, baking bread, his grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends.
Gary passed away at his residence in Marshall on Thursday, January 17, 2008. He had reached the young age of 57 years, 8 months and 14 days.
He is survived by his children, Samantha (and Troy) Adkison of Lucan, John Strubbe of Winona, April (and Jamie) Swartzer of Buffalo, and Adam (and Laura) Eckstrom of Hanley Falls; his mother, Wynette Strubbe of Pelican Rapids; eleven grandchildren; and two siblings, Lyn (and Linda) Strubbe of Pelican Rapids and Cora Strubbe of Fargo, ND.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul, and a brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Helen Strubbe.
Blessed be the Memory of Gary Strubbe.