Gary Dobbs Obituary
The passing of Gary Dobbs in Madison, Wisconsin occurred on August 28, 2026. Gary, born on October 30, 1948, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Dobbs and Frances Dobbs (Jankowski); his siblings, Louise Schroeder (Norm), Mary Kilzer (Ray) and Mark Dobbs; and his in-laws, Sandra Youngquist, Bill Schultz and Karen Stickney (Dave).
He is survived by: his wife Mary Dobbs; his children, Liz Dobbs (Andy Noel), Tim Dobbs, Suzanne Dobbs and Michael Dobbs (Mary Grace); his grandchildren, Korin Dobbs, Mya Dobbs-McHale, Jackson Dobbs-Noel and Izzy Dobbs-Noel; his siblings, Emily McFadden, Don Dobbs (Martha) and Jim Dobbs (Dale); his in-laws, Jackie Hackbarth, Pat Gray, Don Schultz (Cody) and Pam Calhoun; and his friends, Dr. Chris Fletcher and Dr. David Rakel. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the St. Peter Catholic Church (5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Please visit this link to donate: UW Carbone Cancer Center. (https://www.wiscmedicine.org).
