Gary L. Garman

OBITUARY

Gary L. Garman, 78, of St. Marys, OH died 12:12 p.m. on Sunday March 31, 2024 at Vancrest of St. Marys, OH.

He was born June 29, 1945 in Celina, OH to Paul and Mildred (Deitsch) Garman.

Survivors include nine children: Tammy (Donald, Jr.) Diers, Christine (Edward) Vining, Jeanette Garman, Ashley Garman, Levi Garman, Sandra (Chris) Strong, Monica Smith, Christoffer (Heidi) Hood, Devon Hood

– numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren

Siblings: Bruce Garman, Lois (Bruce) Moorman, Eric (April) Goodwin, Paula Hess, Arliss (Michael) Meinerding, Gary Lee Garman

– numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: father Paul Garman; mother Mildred Garman-Mentzer; former wife Judith Huelsmeyer-Garman; wife Michelle Garman (09/28/2023); step-mother Norma Castner-Garman

A veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly served his country as an underwater demolition specialist during the Vietnam War.

A master electrician, he worked as group leader in the maintenance department of Trim Trends (Hayes-Albion Corp.) in Spencerville, OH prior to eventually retiring from Koneta Rubber Products in Wapakoneta, OH.

His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, woodworking, welding, computer games, NASCAR and family adventures.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Military funeral honors will be conducted immediately following the services.

Visitation 2 - 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Gary’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net