Gary Julius
October 23, 2011
Gary Lee Julius passed away at his home on Sunday, October 23, 2011.
Gary was born on September 5, 1947, to Hattie and Louis Julius in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in Ft. Dodge and married Michelle Brennan on June 9, 1978. They moved to Des Moines in 1985 where they raised their two sons.
Gary retired from the State of Iowa as a Civil Engineer in 1994. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Those left to honor Gary’s memory are his loving wife, Michelle; his sons, Kyle (Angel) and Travis (Amanda); his four grandchildren, Emma, Alaina, Conner and Carlee; his sister, Elaine (Dale) Maynard; his step-sister, Joyce Flemmig; and step-brother, Edward (Jennifer) Flemmig; and many other family and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Raymond and his step-dad, Waldo Flemmig.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 27 at the funeral home. A burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gary’s family in his loving memory.
On-line condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tonya Young
10/28/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Sarah Moyer
10/27/2011
Michelle,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Rick and I are keeping you in our prayers.
Sarah and Rick
Ann Mcfall
10/27/2011
My sympathy a prayers go out to you Michelle and your family. I remember seeing Gary come in to Target to see you and I would always stop and talk to him. Good Bless
Ann McFall
Karol Easter
10/26/2011
I am so sorry Michelle that your husband has passed on. I am hopeing that time will help you with your loss. Hold in there and take care and CRY all you want,where-ever & when-ever.
Bill Beck
10/26/2011
I am saddened to learn of Garys passing. There are many good scouting memories when Gary, Kyle and Travis were involved with Boy Scout Troop 223. No one went hungry when Gary was the head cook on the campouts, especially when he used his home made stove.
Breanna Rodriguez
10/26/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michelle and the rest of the family for their loss of such a great man. Gary was the best neighbor anyone could ever ask for and he will truly be missed by many.
dave,margaret french
10/25/2011
Michelle and family so sorry for the loss of gary.my parys are with you and the family.gary will be miss in the neighborhood if you need anything i am across the street dave,margaret
Jessie Hummel
10/25/2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alyssia and the boys
10/24/2011
Michelle, Kyle, Travis and family...I am so sorry for your loss. May the the many memories that you have give you peace and comfort doing this difficult time. If you need anything, just ask and its done.