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Gary V. Baack

1940 - 2016

Gary V. Baack, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Mosaic Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on January 27, 1940 in Klemme, Iowa to the late Howard and Alida (Schubert) Baack. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Iowa and North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa.

Gary served his country in the Army Reserves.

Gary married Joan Doering on April 4, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, Iowa. They celebrated 52 years of marriage and together raised their six children.

Gary served a 45 year career in hog procurement beginning with Armour & Company in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota and Missouri, and ending with Cargill Company in Wichita, Kansas. After his retirement, he returned to St. Joseph and worked as a consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim.

Gary was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 571 and the Legends at Fairview Golf Course. Gary enjoyed fishing, golfing, crossword puzzles and most especially his beloved grandkids. He was also an avid sports fan, especially of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wichita State Shockers, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Gary is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home; children, Stephen Baack (Cindy), Maryville, IL; James Baack (Cathy), St. Joseph, MO; Anne Irizarry, St. Joseph, MO; Paul Baack (Amy), Kansas City, MO; John Baack, St. Joseph, MO and Mary Garvey (John), St. Joseph, MO; six grandchildren, Tyler Irizarry (Tarah); Kaela, Mitchell and Katie Baack; Emma and Sarah Garvey; two great-granddaughters, Hynlee and Haven Irizarry; siblings, Harlan Baack (Marge), Mason City, IA; Janie Hoffman (George), Surprise, AZ; Howard Baack, Jr., Dubuque, IA; Marilyn Smith (Bernie), Mission Viejo, CA; Dennis Baack, Greeley, CO and Lonnie Baack (Pat), Annandale, MN.

Gary was preceded in death by two sister-in-laws, Janis Baack and Cynde Baack.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Friday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will resume from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where a Rosary will be held at 6:00 P. M.


source: © Heaton - Bowman - Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, 3609 Frederick, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64506, 816-232-3355

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