Gary Post
October 29, 1946 — November 18, 2024
Gary Post, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away at home on November 18, 2024.
He was born October 29, 1946 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Gerd and Wilma (Asbe) Post. Gary grew up on a farm near Rolfe, Iowa. He married Becky Mazur on August 5, 1972. In 1978, Gary and Becky built their home in Des Moines where they enjoyed their lives together.
He pursued a life-long career as a teacher of Mathematics. Gary retired from Saydel Schools after 29 years. In retirement, he tutored college students, traveled in the United States and Europe, and spent time with his granddaughter.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Becky Post; son, Glen (Sasha) Post; granddaughter, Stella Post; sister, Nancy (Kent) Loehr; niece, Stephanie (Jacob) Harris, brother-in-law, Mark Cummings; nieces, Cassandra (Troy) Jones, and Corrie (Eric) von Holdt; and many other loving family members and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gerd and Wilma (Asbe) Post; and his sister, Peggy Cummings.
Family will greet friends Monday, November 25, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, 524 NW 54th Avenue in Des Moines at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Northern Iowa Department of Mathematics.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Scott Mazur
11/22/2024
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Gary was a good family man. A great father, heart of gold, and went out of his way to keep in touch and make me feel special. I am so glad we were able to meet up with e
The whole family in Eugene the summer of 2019.
He was very loved and will be missed by many.
Much love, Scott, Jodi, Kaitlyn and Jaxen
Shirley Holmes
11/21/2024
Becky, I am very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathies.
Kathy edmunds
11/21/2024
Der Becky and Family. We are so sad to here Gary has passed. He was a gentle giant of a man and we always enjoyed his company. We remember the times we enjoyed playing nazi rummy, that he taught us, though I remember he only won. I am sure you and miss him. He was a wonderful grampa and was a wonderful husband and dad. The Edmunds family
Jennifer Hol
11/21/2024
I'm so sorry for your loss! He touched many hearts throughout his years of teaching. He was my math teacher when I was in middle school! What an amazing man he was! Sending prayers 🙏 ❤️ .
Shawna Lumley
11/20/2024
I am so sorry for your loss! He was a very good teacher and will be greatly missed!!