Gary G. Kleist, 79, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born on December 31, 1936, in Eau Claire, a son of Norman and Ruth (Shepler) Kleist. Gary married Mona Shafer on June 6, 1955 in Eau Claire. He later married Nancy Knutson-Semingson on March 17, 1992, in Baraboo. Gary enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with his family. Gary is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Kathy Kleist, Gary Kleist, Karen Hair, Lorrie Kleist, Sue Hobart, Stephanie Semingson-Heller, Michael Semingson and Jack Semingson; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Don Swagger; sister, Judie Erickson of Eau Claire; brother, Farrel "Tim" (Romel) Kleist of Menomonie. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine Swagger; sister, Barbara Ann Thompson; two brothers, Bruce and Norman Kleist. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Avenue in Eau Claire, with Pastoral Associate Sharon Sterns officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire. Visitation will be from Noon to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service, Monday, at the funeral home.

Service Information

Cemetery

Lakeview Cemetery 1500 Buffington Drive Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Monday, October 17 2016 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Funeral Service

Monday, October 17 2016 1:30 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703