Gary Kent Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gary Kent (Eau Claire, Wisconsin), born in Mondovi, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gary left this world on January 16, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Kent or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vilas Kent and Eileen Smiskey (Schultz-Smiskey); his wife Marilyn Bauer; and his stepfather Robert Smiskey. He is survived by: his sons, Steve (Michelle), Troy (Sylvia) and Brian (Jodi); his grandchildren, Nathan (Mariena), Heather Kernstock (Hogan), Rachel Bemis (Matt), Matthew (Amanda), Mariah (Ryne), Anna, Tyler, Brianna and Gabriella; his great grandchildren, Revlin, Quillin, Crosby, Cormac, Grace and Laura; his siblings, David, Donna Meistad, Betty Hovey, Susie Kent and Janie Palchik (Steve); and his siblings-in-law, Sharon Wilke (John), Kathleen Dieckman (Mark), Gary (Karen), Doug (Julie), Bob (Diane), David (Dorothy), Mark, Ed (Becky) and Rick (Shari).
