Mr. Gary Robert Shirk's Obituary
Gary Robert Shirk Jr., age 45, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2014. Gary was born on September 17, 1968 to Gary and Jessie Shirk. Gary obtained an Associate’s degree. He worked as a laborer for many years at Dana Corp. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors. He was a loving helpful, dependable, jokester who would do anything for those he loved. Gary is SURVIVED by his father, Gary Shirk Sr.; step-mother, Yvonne Shirk; step-father, Dennis Schlueter; sisters, Rebecca (Wesley) Heikkila and Heather (Nick) Rhodea; step-sisters, Denise (Roy) Burton, Regina (Bill) King and Ranae (Scott) Fox; nephews, Jared, Caleb and Zach; and nieces, Kerrissa and Abbi. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Jessie; and step-sister, Angela. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Shiloh Tabernacle, 460 E Tyler Rd. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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