Gary A. Nowak

Nowak, Gary A.

Age 71. Was called home to Heaven on January 20th, 2024.

Loving dad of Jackie (Ryan) Michalak and Dave Nowak. Cherished grandpa of Deven, Jaena, and Larissa Michalak. Treasured brother of Thomas Nowak, Gail (Joseph) Galati, and Jill (Rick) Bellford. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and Tina.

Preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Eunice Nowak.

Proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

An avid outdoorsman, Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Dave and always looked forward going on trips up north and out of state hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, giving them rides back and forth to school and going to watch them play football, baseball and softball. Gary a skilled craftsman, loved making and building things from wood and was a very handy guy. He was always there when anyone asked for help, a kind and good hearted person. Gary had a passion for cooking, watching cooking shows, and reading cook books. He enjoyed gardening and always had a beautiful garden full of vegetable and flowers. Gary was also very friendly with his neighbors and enjoyed talking to many people in the neighborhood. Gary retired from Canadian Pacific Railway after nearly 40 years of service.

A visitation will be held on Friday February 2nd at St. Rita's Parish, 2318 S. 61st St. Milwaukee, WI, 53219 from 10:30am until the time of memorial mass at 12pm.