Gary F. Strong, of Birchwood, WI passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Rice Lake.

He was born November 27, 1942 in Aurora, IL. Gary was married to Patricia (Hills) Strong on November 14, 1970.

He was stationed in Vietnam. He returned home to work at Vendo and was a Firefighter in Aurora, IL for 26 years, retiring as Assistant Chief. They moved to Birchwood, WI after retirement. Gary began to teach Fire Science at Northwood Technical College for another 20 years.

Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia Strong; 3 daughters, Victoria, Wendy and Jennifer; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; 2 brothers and 1 great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 1 to 4 PM at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI. Burial will take place in Illinois at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, 19 W. Messenger St., Rice Lake, WI.

Last Update: Dec 15, 2022 10:39 am CST