Gary Tunink

October 31, 1944 — February 3, 2015

Gary Herman Tunink, the son of Bernard and Irma (Stangel) Tunink, was born on October 31, 1944 in Templeton, IA. He grew up in the Glidden area and graduated Glidden High School in 1962. Gary married Betty Jane Florke on February 27, 1965 in Carroll, IA. Following their marriage they farmed in the Dedham area until 1971, when they moved to Linn Grove and farmed the family farm until 2008. In 2008, they retired and bought a lake house in Spirit Lake. Gary was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church. Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching NASCAR. Gary's kids, grandkids and great grandkids were very precious to him. He loved to spend time with them and be part of their lives. Gary passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gary and Betty would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers: Howard and Bernard; his father-in-law, Raymond Florke; two brothers-in-law: Jerry and Eldon Florke. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty of Spirit Lake, IA; his eight children: Constance Tunink of Gulfport, FL, Geri Kragel of Spencer, IA, Scott (Deb) Tunink of Royal, IA, Amy Tunink of Hastings, MN, Gary Ray Tunink of Sutherland, IA, Kris Tunink of Linn Grove, IA, Kami (Jim) Bushee of Hartley, IA and Kortney Tunink of Linn Grove, IA; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one brother Lyle Tunink of Perry, IA; other relatives and many friends.

SERVICES

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 9, at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Royal.

OFFICIATING

Fr. Francis Makwinja

CASKET BEARERS

All of His Grandchildren

VISITATION

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., Sunday evening at the church. There will also be a Rosary at 4:30 P.M., prior to the visitation

MUSIC

Organist - Fluff Ihry Song Leader - Joe LeClair Congregational Hymns 'On Eagle's Wings' 'You Are Mine' 'How Great Thou Art'

INTERMENT

Private family burial at a later date.

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