We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Gary E. Mahle . Sharing your stories and memories here will remind us how wonderful he was and comfort us in such a trialing time. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
A cherished, loving, and devoted father, huband, son, brother, uncle, coworker, and friend... Gary E. Mahle passed away suddenly on Sunday November 1, 2020.Gary was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Born in Fayetville, NC, Gary spent a short while there before moving to Minnesota as an infant. Raised locally in Andover, MN he graduated from St. Francis High, class of 1988. Gary then followed his passion for technology... see moreA cherished, loving, and devoted father, huband, son, brother, uncle, coworker, and friend... Gary E. Mahle passed away suddenly on Sunday November 1, 2020. Gary was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Born in Fayetville, NC, Gary spent a short while there before moving to Minnesota as an infant. Raised locally in Andover, MN he graduated from St. Francis High, class of 1988. Gary then followed his passion for technology and gaming to the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a degree in computer science, March of 1996. Jumping into his career at Spanlink the summer after graduating college, Gary has spent his life working for this company and loved his job, his collegues and the technology he has worked with along the way.
Gary married his loving wife, Lisa, in 1998 not only gaining a partner and best friend but 3 beautiful children (Nick, Alex, and Catherine). A few years after settling into their lives together, Gary and Lisa welcomed their daughter (Alyssa) in 2001 and youngest son (Zachary) in 2004. Gary took on the role as father to 5 with such pride and joy. It was always evident that Gary loved his family.
Gary found joy in many things but was most passionate about his dedication to his children. He coached them in various activies. From soccer to scouts he was always involved! Gary would often share stories of his love for fishing and camping that stemed from his childhood memories often involving cousins, his brother, friends, and many others. He carried his love for the outdoors into his adult life that he inturn shared with his children.
Known for many things, Gary will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to look on the bright side, his role as the family man, his work ethic, his caring heart and willingness to always help others, his fun loving personalilty, but most of all he will be remembered for the father, the husband, the son, and all around amazing guy that he was.
Gary was preceeded in death by his father (Richard Mahle), Brother (Michael Mahle), Grandparents,and Great Grandmother (Olive Anderson)
Survived by wife (Lisa Mahle) children ( Nick, Alex, and Catherine Walesh, Alyssa and Zachary Mahle) parents ( Deb and Wayne Martinson), Brother (Matt Mahle) Neice (London Mahle) and many other family members and friends to carry on his memory!
I have known Gary for more than 20 years. Out of all my friends he is the only one who asks me regularly how my wife and kids are doing and is genuinely interested in hearing about them. That is because family is so important to him. He always tells me... moreI have known Gary for more than 20 years. Out of all my friends he is the only one who asks me regularly how my wife and kids are doing and is genuinely interested in hearing about them. That is because family is so important to him. He always tells me about his wife and kids too. All 5 of them. He has never made any distinction between the ones that are biologically his and those that are not. They are all his kids and he loves them equally. He is so proud to talk about what they are doing and all of their accomplishments. Gary is the kind of guy you can always pick back up with even if you haven't seen him in a while. He is so easy going and comfortable to be with. He's the kind of guy that you figure you will know and keep in touch with your whole life. It makes no sense to me that he left the earth so yong, but I am hopeful that one day our souls cross paths again and we can once again pick up where we left off. less
Lisa, my heart goes out to you and the kids. Gary was one of the most wonderful and kind people I have ever met. He did a lot for me personally, and for the Soccer Board. I will miss him dearly as well. Keeping you and the kids in my prayers.
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