Found peace after a hard fought struggle with diabetes on Friday, January 21, 2011, age 71 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 51 years to Nancy (nee Hehn). Loving dad of Kari (Harley) Bernstein, Laurie (Glen) Szpot, Erik (Debbie) and Joel (Karesse) Beskow. Proud grandpa of Mike, Matt, Maggie, Marisa, Sara, Enan and Nia. Dear brother of Douglas and the late Randy Beskow. Special uncle of Brandon Beskow, David and Shawn Hehn. Also survived by other family members and friends. Gary was a retiree of Yale Forklift, a U.S. Air Force veteran, an avid sportsman and member of the NRA. A sincere thank you to Dr. Frankowski, and the staffs of Allis Care Center and Allay Hospice for your considerate care and concern. Visitation at the Funeral Home Monday, January 24, 2011, 5:00-7:00 PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Private inurnment at St. Adalbert Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322