Gary Sankey Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 7, 2026, at the age of 50, Gary Sankey (Cedar Falls, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Gerald Sankey; and his grandmother Inus Sankey. He is survived by: his mother Susanna Sankey (Distler) of Waverly; his daughters, Kory Sankey of Elgin, OK and Kabra Sankey of Waterloo; his grandchildren, Brayden, Sophie Benschoter of Waterloo and Rylen Sankey of Elgin, OK; his sisters, Catherine Sunleaf (Stan) of Florida, Melissa Barnholtz (Dave) of Clarksville and Amanda Pritchett (Keith) of Waterloo; and his grandfather George Sankey of Des Moines.

Memorials may be directed towards the family, a family directed celebration of life will be announced at a later time.