Gary Gilkey's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Appleton, Wisconsin

Gary Gilkey

August 31, 1947 - September 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Appleton, Wisconsin

Gary Gilkey's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Appleton, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Funeral Home

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Gary Gilkey

August 31, 1947 - September 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Appleton, Wisconsin

Gary Gilkey Obituary

In loving memory of Gary Gilkey (Appleton, Wisconsin), who departed this world on September 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Gary leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Gilkey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Gilkey and Martha Atkins; his siblings, Ron Gilkey, Roberta Kelly, Kenneth W. Gochenour and Doug Gilkey; and his stepfather Elmer Atkins.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Gilkey; his children, Tim Gilkey (Shara) of Ennis, TX, Maggie Gilkey and Mary Myers (Dennis); his grandchildren, Molly Eberhart (Evan), Jackson Gilkey, Jacob Myers, Clara Myers and Audrey Myers; his great grandchild Ophelia Eberhart; and his siblings, Beverly Conners (Larry), Judy Cress (Joel) and Debbie Proviano-Griser (Bill). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Funeral Home



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Oct 02

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St. Joseph Catholic Church
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911

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Oct 02

Funeral Mass

St. Joseph Catholic Church
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911

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