Service Information
Gary L. Maslonkowski, age 66, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 15, 2019, 1:00 P.M., at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service, at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Gary Lee Maslonkowski was born on February 26, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Gilbert and Gladys (Klar) Maslonkowski. Gary was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Hinckley, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hinckley High School Class of 1971. Gary furthered his education at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Pipestone, Minnesota and later Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, Minnesota where he achieved an Associate’s Degree.
Gary was united in marriage to Mary Palmer and they were blessed one son, Craig Ryan.
On November 16, 1991, Gary was united in marriage to Patricia Vacek at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Gary and Pat resided in Hutchinson and shared 27 years of marriage together.
Gary was employed as a meat cutter at Robel in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was then employed at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated as a trainer until he retired in 2013.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He also enjoyed different types of dancing especially Polka. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
When Gary needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on August 23, 2019. He passed away there on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the age of 66 years. Blessed be his memory.
Gary is survived by his:
Wife, Pat Maslonkowski of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Craig Maslonkowski and his wife, Deanne, of Royalton, MN;
Step-children, Sabrina Nelson of Hutchinson, MN,
Samantha Ahlbrecht and her husband, Ted, of Minneapolis, MN,
Travis Nelson and his significant other, Jill Peterson, of Minneapolis, MN;
Grandchildren, Allizaya Lee Maslonkowski and Linnea Ann Maslonkowski;
Mother, Gladys Maslonkowski of Hinckley, MN;
Siblings, Garvin Maslonkowski and his wife, Lynn,
Gail Maslonkowski,
Gorden Maslonkowski;
Many other relatives and friends.
Gary is preceded in death by his Father, Gilbert Maslonkowski.
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