Gary was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Etzel; grandparents, Ralph and Bertha Briles and Clifford and Edith Etzel; uncle, Ralph Briles; and brother-in-law, Brian Denny.
Gary is survived by his mother, Beverly J. Briles Etzel; brother, Steven (Teresa) Etzel; sisters, Kimberly (John) Etzel, Janine (Dave) Wagner and Maureen Denny; and a large extended family.
