In Memory

Gary Phetteplace

Gary Phetteplace

Gary Lee Phetteplace 73, of Port Huron, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Marwood Nursing and Rehab in Port Huron. 
He was born in Smiths Creek, Michigan on August 13, 1946, son of the late George and Ethel (Nyrste) Phetteplace. 
Gary Lee Phetteplace married Joyce Christina Wilson on July 5, 1979, in Port Huron. Joyce passed away on May 19, 2006.
Gary worked as a state park ranger for the Department of Natural Resources for 38 years. He loved bowling and competed in many local, state, and national tournaments. Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by three sons, Dennis Wilson of Kimball, Michael Wilson of Croswell, and Christopher (Sara) Wilson of Carsonville; special friend, Elaine Romain of Caro; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister Mariyln Cribbs.
The family honors the memory of Gary and invites you to visit and share memories on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home-Hancock Street. A memorial service will begin at 12:00 p.m. Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fort Gratiot.

Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family."

 







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