Gary A. Dobbs

Gary Dobbs, age 67, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home in Sextonville surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1951 in Richland Center, WI, the son of Robert Hallie & Juanita Lydia (Coleman) Dobbs. After graduating from Ithaca in 1969 he served his country joining the United States Army for 4 years. Gary was very family-oriented and an awesome grandpa, father, brother and uncle. He loved following his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews at their sporting events. Gary was a people magnet and had a loving spirit. Though he could be stubborn, he loved long rides and had many adventures on his motorcycle with fellow bikers. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, deer hunting, and morel mushroom hunting. He worked at the University of Wisconsin as a supervisor in the Animal Research Center for over 25 years. Gary is survived by his five children, Todd (Merri) Dobbs of Richland Center, Penny (Bill) Tracy of Muscoda, Brandy Dobbs (fiancé Arthur Hall) of Richland Center, Heather Dobbs (fiancé Nick Towne) of Sextonville, Tyler Dobbs (friend McKenzie Anderson) of Sextonville; his girlfriend Donna Dopson of Viola; his grandchildren, Breanna, Cole, Skyler, Levi, Laney, Collin, Caleb, Kaden, and Emma, his three great grandchildren Alaina, Brooklyn and Brantley, as well as his two sisters, Linda Prechter of DePere and Barbara Clary of Ithaca; one brother, Terry (Becky) Dobbs of Lake Geneva; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Robert “Bob” Dobbs, Dale Dobbs, Michael Dobbs, Stanley Dobbs; two brothers-in-law, Keith Prechter and Ronnie Clary; sister-in-law, Josie Dobbs. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home. The local military honors unit will provide graveside rites at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the family.

Gary A. Dobbs

July 1, 1951 - May 31, 2019