Gary P. Ferguson, 65, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2020 at
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his wife Kathy of 44
years and his loving family. He was born December 23, 1954 in Des Moines Iowa
to Rev. Lowell and Virginia Ferguson.
Gary graduated from Plymouth High School in 1973. He attended the U.W.
Sheboygan Campus and Lakeland University. He proudly served in the US Navy
from 1975-1979 on board the USS Vancouver. On August 1, 1975 he was united
in marriage to Kathleen Ferguson (Devine) in Boulder Colorado. Gary worked in
the packaging industry most of his career and retired from Yamato Corporation in
2007 as a global service leader. Gary had a knack for MacGyver-like “improvised
engineering solutions” and believed every problem could be fixed with three trips
to Fleet Farm. He loved the art of grilling the perfect meal to share with his family
and friends, and he had a flair for sharing stories of his travels and experiences in
a way sure to make you laugh! He had a passion for music he carried with him
throughout his life, and later lovingly shared with his grandchildren. He will be
missed by all who knew and loved him.
Loving father of Stephanie (Ken) Collier, Paul (McKenzie) Ferguson, Erin (Jess)
Barley, and Cassie Ferguson. Proud grandfather of Alison Matzdorf, Caden
Ferguson, Norah Ferguson, Westin Ferguson, Joshua Barley, and Megan Barley.
Brother of James and Mark (Louise) Ferguson, brother-in-law to Thomas (Patricia)
Roblee, Teresa Devine, Bonnie (Ron) Braasch and Jeannie (Bob) Turicik. Gary is
further survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in-law, sister in-law Judy
Ferguson, and uncle, George Degen.
Due to COVID-19 the family is planning a memorial for a future date. Memorial
Contributions in Gary’s name made be sent to the Gary Ferguson Memorial Fund,
W2132 Garton Road, Sheboygan WI 53083. The family would like to thank the
staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for all their care and comfort.
Condolences may be made online at www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
