Gary L. Schluckebier

Sept. 8, 1945 – Aug. 5, 2021

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Gary Lee Schluckebier, of Seward, was born Sept. 8, 1945, to Edmund and Dorothy (VanAndel) Schluckebier in Seward.

He graduated from Seward High School in 1963. On Aug. 5, 1967, Gary was united in marriage to Julie Wiemer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica. Gary was a farmer his entire life. In his free time, he enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports and playing cards with friends. Gary passed away Aug. 5, 2021, in Lincoln, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 28 days.

Gary is survived by his wife, Julianna “Julie” Schluckebier, Seward; children, Carman (Rodney) Koranda, Lance Schluckebier, Wade (Laura) Schluckebier, Brent (Clarissa) Schluckebier; grandchildren, Cody (Krista) Koranda, Casey Koranda, Crayton Koranda, Bryson Schluckebier, KaeLee Schluckebier, Paige Schluckebier, Kaleb Schluckebier, Ryon Richardson, Annika Schluckebier, Zachary Schluckebier, Cabe Schluckebier, Eli Schluckebier, Mia Schluckebier; great-grandchildren, Lena Koranda, Jack Koranda; sisters, Donna (Eric) Michel, Mary Ann Cromwell with special friend, Mark. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Dorothy Schluckebier and in-laws Carl Wiemer and Irvin and Nora Erks.

The funeral service was Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Goehner with interment at the Mound Prairie Cemetery in Goehner. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the family or the donor's choice. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.volzkefuneralhome.com.