Obit: Isaacs, Gary A. (1950 - 2013)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Isaacs, Ruhnke

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 30 May 2013

Isaacs, Gary A. (19 MAR 1950 - 23 MAY 2013)

Gary Allen Isaacs, 63, Withee, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 as a result of a one car accident, on Cty Hwy "O" near his home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Withee. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Pastor Thomas Myhre will officiate. Pallbearers will be Gary's children Joseph, Raquel, and Jonathan, and Son-in-law; John Schwanbeck and Daughter-in-law; Jennifer Isaacs.

Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Withee following the funeral.

Gary was born March 19, 1950 in Stanley, WI. He was the son of John and Virginia Isaacs. He is a graduate of Owen-Withee High School. He began his working career as a press man at the Isaacs Printing Corp. in Withee. He then worked as a Service Technician in several fields, where he earned several certifications, until he retired last year.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman, motorcyclist, and marksman. He loved to fix things for people, and could fix anything. He lived every day to the fullest, and got all he could out of life.

Gary and Barbara Ann Lehnen were married July 3, 1975. Besides his wife he is survived by his Mother; Virginia Isaacs, three children: Joseph (Jennifer German), Raquel (John) Schwanbeck, and Jonathan. He is also survived by three grandsons: Mason and Isaac Schwanbeck, and Lehnen Isaacs; three sisters: Cindy Nielsen and Betty Isaacs of Atascadero, CA, and Sandra (Larry) Shimono of Altoona; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; John W. Isaacs, his grandparents; Marvin and Clara Ruhnke, and Jerry and Bessie Isaacs, and brother; David John Isaacs.

The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the Isaacs family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made to www.maurinaschilling.com