Gary J. Goertzen
September 3, 1934 ~ December 28, 2018
Age 84 of Centerville.
Loving Dad & Grandpa passed away at home on December 28, 2018.
Preceded in death by wife, Alice; parents, Henry brothers, Dennis & Roger. Survived by children, Eric of Virginia, MN, Diane of White Bear Lake, MN, Debra (Tim) Stokes of Centerville, MN; grandchildren Andrew Ebert (Brittney), Jenni Hetletved (Gavin), Rachel Stokes, Amber Aardahl, Ruth Stokes, Christiano DeMatta, Joseph Stokes, Rebekah Stokes, John Stokes; great-grandchildren, Emma Ebert, Lucas Ebert, Greta Hetletved, and Finn Hetletved; brother, Stanley of El Cerrito, CA; other relatives & friends.
A Celebration of Gary’s Life 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 2nd with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Gary’s military service to our country.
On behalf of the family, I thank you for your kind words. Many blessings to you all as well.