February 5, 1945 – December 12, 2019

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Gareth “Gary” James DeMarais, age 74 of Buffalo passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2019.
He was born on February 5th, 1945 in Buffalo, MN. The son of Howard and Esther (Wurm) DeMarais.
On May 27th, 1967 Gareth J. DeMarais and Judith L. Jorgenson were joined in holy marriage at St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo by Father Francis Reynolds. God Blessed their marriage with two children Troy and Tiffany.
Gary later became a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
He honorably served with the United States Navy from November 1966 to October 1968 aboard The USS Borie.

Gary was employed by Tri-State Pump and Control for many years until he retired.
He loved to go hunting with his son and grandsons on their yearly weeklong excursion to Middle River, MN. He also loved to go fishing especially for northerns in Devils Lake, ND with his Grandsons. Gary enjoyed golfing almost every day when the weather was warm. He just loved spending time with family and friends, cause no matter the situation, he could always make you laugh.
Survived by a son: Troy (Teri) DeMarais of Devils Lake, ND; daughter: Tiffany (Adam) Weis of Buffalo; grandsons: Joshua (Ashley) DeMarais, Justin DeMarais, Jordan (Breanna) DeMarais, Brady and Cody Weis; Dalton and Braeden; great grandchildren: Camden, Caleb, Arya and Thea; very special friend Joleen Braatz; brothers and sisters; Ronnie , Mary (Dick) Haberle, DuWayne “Champ” (Dixie), Gloria Hollerbach, Darryl (Gloria), Darwin “Buck” (Marsha); sisters-in law, brothers-in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his wife Judith “Judy” DeMarais on September 9, 2010, his parents Howard and Esther DeMarais, brothers and sisters Howard Jr. “Bud”, Bernice, Dorothy, Elaine, Delores, Maurice “Des” and Richard.
A Memorial Service for “Gary” DeMarais will be held on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Pastor David Taylor will officiate.
Interment with military rites will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
A time of gathering will be held on Thursday morning, December 19th from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at the church.
Honorary urn bearers- his grandkids: Joshua, Justin, Jordan, Brady and Cody

Urn Bearers-children: Troy and Tiffany

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com