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Gary L. Wodtke 1955 - 2009

MCCLATCHEY, WODTKE, CLEMON

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 6/3/2019 at 17:00:26

Onawa Democrat
6 May 2009

Gary L. Wodtke, 53, of Grant Center, Iowa died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at a Sioux City hospital.

Gary was born November 6, 1955 at Denison, Iowa, the son of Leonhard and June (McClatchey) Wodtke. He was raised in the Oto, Iowa area and graduated from Anthon High School in the class of 1973. He married Sharon Clemon June 19,1976.

Gary operated the 1-29 Standard Service Station in Onawa in 1976 and returned to Oto to farm. He had various jobs throughout his life, but most recently was Crop Production Manager for Pro-Alliance Seed Com Company at Whiting, Iowa.

Gary enjoyed life in many facets: crafts, carpentry, music, playing the harmonica, camping, riding in his 1959 Ford pickup and "hitting the road" on his Harley.

Survivors include two sons, Marcus of Hornick and Michael (Josie) of Spokane, MO; two daughters, Brooke of Hornick and Marissa (John) Bazzano of Fort Campbell, KY; a grandchild, Lauren Jones; his father, Leonhard of Anthon, IA; a brother, Bruce Wodtke of Anthon; a sister, Carolyn (Jeff) Wells of Boone, IA and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, June Wodtke and a niece, Beth Wells.

A memorial service was 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Rush Family Chapel at Onawa, Iowa. Honorary bearers were Scott Maule, Dave Vaughn, Mark Persinger, Dave VanLunen, Jolene Martindale and Becky Struble. There was no visitation or burial.


 

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