Gary Allen Messer

Gary Messer, 66, passed away January 20, 2019. He was born May 5, 1952, in Des Moines, to Raymond and Joyce Messer.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, road trips, and riding his motorcycle. However, his favorite hobby was keeping his Ford clean. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Mike) Hochmuth; son, Gary (Elizabeth) Messer; 3 grandchildren; sister, Belinda; brother, Jack; and his companion, JoAnne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Joyce; and brother, Steve.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12-2 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019, with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona. Burial will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Gary.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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