Gary LeRoy Esch's Obituary
Gary LeRoy Esch passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2023. He was born in Oneida, New York, on May 16th, 1940, to William S. Esch and Ruth L. Folts.
After graduating from high school in Yokohama, Japan, he began a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. He married Mary B. Stearns in 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gary graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University.
His parents predeceased him, but he is survived by his loving wife, 2 daughters, Holly Ellen and Christine Elizabeth, and his younger brother, Kim (Virginia). He is also survived by 3 sisters-in-laws, Ellen Schmidt (Stuart), Jean Rodriguez and Elizabeth Francis and some wonderful nieces & nephews.
A gathering of family and friends is to be held at Moss Feaster Funeral Home Clearwater, on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Light refreshments will be served.
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