Obituary of Gary J. Gier

Gier-Gary J.

Gary J. Gier, 76, of Eden, NY passed unexpectedly on March 20, 2024. Devoted husband of Kathryn (nee Wittmeyer) Gier; cherished father of Karen Hensen and the late Gary (Kristen) Gier; treasured grandpa of Brooke & Paige Hensen and Kyla Gier; loving brother of Mary Jane Gier, the late Maynard (late Pat) Gier, the late Judy Cheman,  late Nancy (Buster)  Ranic, Rosemary (Dick) Ellis, Rita (late Jerry) Penn, Joe (Nancy) and Thomas (Jennifer) Gier. Gary is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents Maynard and Mary (nee Weber) Gier. Gary served in the U. S. Army from 1968-70 (SPC 4) in the 101^st Airborne, combat infantryman during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 527 and the VFW post # 1419. He worked at Jim Ball GMC in Orchard Park as a mechanic retiring in 2009. A job he did for over 42 years as was known for being a trustworthy & honest auto mechanic. Friends may call at the Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, 21 Pierce Ave. Hamburg, NY on Friday , May 17^th from 2- 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Oratory RC Church, 8175 E. Eden Rd. Eden, NY on Saturday, May 18^th at 10 AM. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Please share online condolences at demmerleyfuneralhome.com.