Gary E. Mahle

A cherished, loving, and devoted father, huband, son, brother, uncle, coworker, and friend... Gary E. Mahle passed away suddenly on Sunday November 1, 2020. Gary was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Born in Fayetville, NC, Gary spent a short while there before moving to Minnesota as an infant. Raised locally in Andover, MN he graduated from St. Francis High, class of 1988. Gary then followed his passion for technology and gaming to the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a degree in computer science, March of 1996. Jumping into his career at Spanlink the summer after graduating college, Gary has spent his life working for this company and loved his job, his collegues and the technology he has worked with along the way. Gary married his loving wife, Lisa, in 1998 not only gaining a partner and best friend but 3 beautiful children (Nick, Alex, and Catherine). A few years after settling into their lives together, Gary and Lisa welcomed their daughter (Alyssa) in 2001 and youngest son (Zachary) in 2004. Gary took on the role as father to 5 with such pride and joy. It was always evident that Gary loved his family. Gary found joy in many things but was most passionate about his dedication to his children. He coached them in various activies. From soccer to scouts he was always involved! Gary would often share stories of his love for fishing and camping that stemed from his childhood memories often involving cousins, his brother, friends, and many others. He carried his love for the outdoors into his adult life that he inturn shared with his children. Known for many things, Gary will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to look on the bright side, his role as the family man, his work ethic, his caring heart and willingness to always help others, his fun loving personalilty, but most of all he will be remembered for the father, the husband, the son, and all around amazing guy that he was. Gary was preceeded in death by his father (Richard Mahle), Brother (Michael Mahle), Grandparents,and Great Grandmother (Olive Anderson) Survived by wife (Lisa Mahle) children ( Nick, Alex, and Catherine Walesh, Alyssa and Zachary Mahle) parents ( Deb and Wayne Martinson), Brother (Matt Mahle) Neice (London Mahle) and many other family members and friends to carry on his memory! Visitation: Sunday November 8th, 2020 1pm - 5pm Washburn Mcreavy 1827 Coonrapids blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Funeral Service: Monday November 9th, 2020 10:30 am The Church of Epiphany 1900 111th ave nw Coon Rapids, MN, 55433