Obit: Biddle, Gary A. (1946 – 2019)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Biddle, Chrzaszcz, Kilde, Sayre, Lane, Bauer, Gaska, Paskert

----Source: THORP COURIER (13 Nov 2019)

Biddle, Gary A. (20 MAR 1946 – 4 NOV 2019)

Gary Allen Biddle, age 73, of Thorp, Wisconsin passed away on November 4, 2019, at his home in Thorp. Gary
was born on March 20, 1946, in the Town of Mead, Clark County Wisconsin to Andrew and Wanda Biddle.

Gary lived in the Thorp area most of his life. He attended the Thorp School System graduating in 1966. Gary helped his parents farm for several years after graduation while at the same time worked at the Stanley Corporation in Stanley for about 12 years, and later worked at National Presto Industries in Eau Claire for about ten years.

Gary enjoyed music (especially polka music), animals (especially dogs and cats), car rides, looking at books, magazines, and newspapers, watching television, and spending time with his family.

Gary is survived by his brother, Larry Andrew Biddle Sr. of rural Thorp, his sister Judy Chrzaszcz of the City of Thorp, and his sister Diane (Jerry) Kilde of Eau Claire; two nephews: Larry/Caroline Biddle, Jr. and Gary/Rosemary Sayre; and his two nieces: Joanne/Mike Lane and Rebecca/ Tony Bauer. Also, his great nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Wanda (Gaska) Biddle of Thorp; and his brother-in-law Steve Chrzaszcz of Lublin.

Gary lived at the Sterling Adult Family Home in Thorp for the past 11+ years. While living there, owners Julie and Tony Paskert and their care staff took excellent care of Gary.


The Wisconsin Cremation Society is serving the family and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.