Died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home.
Gary was born March 7, 1945 in Omaha to Hans and Evelyn Stoltenberg. He was raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated from Washington Senior High in Sioux Falls. Gary was an avid sprint car driver and enthusiast. Gary married Carole Foster in 1964. The couple lived in California while Gary owned and operated a printing and lithograph company for 30 years. The couple moved to Hooper and made their home in Gary's grandmother's house. Carole passed away on September 24, 2021. Gary was a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.
Gary married Meg Anderson on April 15, 2023, and they continued to live in Hooper.
Gary was preceded in death by his first wife Carole and an infant grandchild Joshua.
Survivors:
Wife - Meg
Children - Gary Jr., Christopher Sr. and his wife Jodi, and Angela (Jeff) Anderson
6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
Sisters - Barbara, Linda, Kathy, and Sharon
A Celebration of Life luncheon will be Saturday, July 8, 2023 beginning at 1pm at the Hooper Auditorium.
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
Glenna Heisler
SANTA ANA, CA Saturday, July 1, 2023 Gary was a caring a giving individual who gave me my start in the printing industry and was patient enough to teach me everything I needed to know. He treated all of his employees as part of the family. We kept in touch through Facebook and I was happy we could still stay in contact through the years. I will miss him.Duane Sampson
Clinton, IA Friday, June 30, 2023 I had the honor of working with Gary for several years at International Paper. He was a friend and a mentor and I'm thankful that he shared his talent and knowledge with me. Gary had a rich sense of humor. He never tried of talking about his family and how proud he was to be a native American. I'll miss his daily musings on social media and his farmhouse and classic automobile post. Rest in peace, my brother. Say hello to your beautiful Carole for me. My most sincere condolences to Gary's bride and his family.Greg Gunderson
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 28, 2023 So sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Gary on the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Tax Commission. He was dedicated in his service to his Tribe and will be greatly missed.Patrick Lamoureux
Spirit Lake, IA Monday, June 26, 2023 I would like to extend my condolences to Gary's family. Gary was a great guy, and I had the pleasure of working alongside him during his time serving our Tribe on various boards. I was able to talk to him on Facebook for a while after we were both off the boards we served on. He was always kind to me and showed a great deal of mutual respect. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him lost a great guy. He will be missed by many. Sending my prayers from my family to yours during this difficult time.Rhonda Metivier
Sacramento, CA Monday, June 26, 2023 You will be missed. Thinking of you and sending thoughts and prayers to Meg and all the family❣️