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Gary Joseph Rehling
January 5, 1945 — November 21, 2015
Gary J. Rehling, age 70, of Pine Island, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. The funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at St. Michaels Church in Pine Island with Father Randal Kasel officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Mahn Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island, and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Gary Joseph Rehling was born on January 5, 1945 to Joseph and Ruth (nee Yerke) Rehling in Red Wing, MN. Gary's father passed when he was young, his mother remarried Roger Raudabaugh and was raised by his mother and stepfather in Pine Island, MN where he attended school. After school Gary worked for several farmers in the area and the R&W Pallet Shop. Gary met Karen Young and they married on July 12, 1975 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Plainview, MN. They lived and raised their two children in Pine Island. Gary started working for the Pine Island School District in 1989 as part of the custodial staff. After retiring in 2009 he was a member of the Men's Club at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Gary enjoyed being with family especially his grandchildren, gardening, canning tomatoes, putzing in the yard, playing cards, hunting, fishing and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Gary is survived by his wife of forty years, Karen; daughter, Heather (Greg Fitzgerald) Albrecht of Oronoco; son, Brad (Bethany Newman) Rehling of Pine Island; seven grandchildren, Ellie, Lucas, Emma, Ted, Brayden, Blake, and Bennett; two sisters, Nancy (Dick) Houghton of Red Wing, and Sandy (Dave) Clement of Wanamingo; many brothers and sister-in-laws from Karen's family.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; an infant brother; and one sister-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be made to local charities.
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Pine Island, MN
Gary Joseph Rehling was born on January 5, 1945 to Joseph and Ruth (nee Yerke) Rehling in Red Wing, MN. Gary's father passed when he was young, his mother remarried Roger Raudabaugh and was raised by his mother and stepfather in Pine Island, MN where he attended school. After school Gary worked for several farmers in the area and the R&W Pallet Shop. Gary met Karen Young and they married on July 12, 1975 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Plainview, MN. They lived and raised their two children in Pine Island. Gary started working for the Pine Island School District in 1989 as part of the custodial staff. After retiring in 2009 he was a member of the Men's Club at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Gary enjoyed being with family especially his grandchildren, gardening, canning tomatoes, putzing in the yard, playing cards, hunting, fishing and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Gary is survived by his wife of forty years, Karen; daughter, Heather (Greg Fitzgerald) Albrecht of Oronoco; son, Brad (Bethany Newman) Rehling of Pine Island; seven grandchildren, Ellie, Lucas, Emma, Ted, Brayden, Blake, and Bennett; two sisters, Nancy (Dick) Houghton of Red Wing, and Sandy (Dave) Clement of Wanamingo; many brothers and sister-in-laws from Karen's family.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; an infant brother; and one sister-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be made to local charities.
Visitation
NOV 24. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Service
NOV 25. 11:00 AM (CST)
St. Michael Catholic ChurchPine Island, MN
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