Albert Gara
Albert Donald “Al” Gara. 86, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Lumberton, Texas. He was born on May 24, 1930, in
Al was raised by his grandparents, Katie (Murkus-Gara) and Richard Damrau on a farm near Bowler, Wisconsin. After graduating from
Al enjoyed bowling and fishing and his greatest love was singing and playing the guitar. Winters were spent in the
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Quick and her husband, Todd, of Lumberton, Texas; brother, Robert Igl; sister, Nancy Fronek; brothers-in-law, Don Peotter and his wife, Ann and Ken Peotter; and close friend, John Vander Zanden. He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife of fifty-nine years, Shirley Mae Peotter Gara.
Al’s committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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