Gary Laubenstein

Gary P. Laubenstein of the Town of Saukville died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at the age of 73.

Gary was born in Port Washington on June 13, 1946, to Adolph and Esther Laubenstein. He was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newburg.

Gary married Suzanne (nee Beger) on April 30, 1967. They were married for 52 years.

Gary served in the National Guard Reserves and worked at Laubenstein Sales and Service and Cedar Lake Communities.

Gary was always there with a helping hand for his family or anyone who needed help. Gary enjoyed fixing things and spending time in his workshop. His also enjoyed reading.

Gary is survived by four children, Michelle (Mark) Schanning of Saukville, Brian (Shelly, fiancee) of Port Washington, Michael (Julie) of West Bend and Monica (Curt) Wagner of Clive, Iowa; and five grandchildren, Steven, Adam and Nathan Laubenstein, Emma Laubenstein and Marisa Wagner.

He is further survived by his brother Mark (Donna) Laubenstein of Saukville; sister Judy Dehling of Fort Myers, Fla.; brother Paul Laubenstein of Fredonia; and in-laws Sandra (Peter) Jungers of Plymouth, Janice (Art) Laubenstein of Saukville, Bonnie (James) Steffen of Random Lake, Monroe (Laurie) Beger of Cascade, Larry (Marsha) Beger of Fredonia, Christine Beger of Waukesha, Jo (Barry) Barefoot of Green Valley, Ariz., and Debbie (Shakeel) Ali of West Bend.

He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, grandchild Tyler Laubenstein, brother-in-law James Dehling and sister-in-law Barbara Laubenstein.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 11, at 5 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Newburg.

A visitation preceded the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Gary’s name are given to St. John’s Renovation, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 623 Congress St., Newburg, WI 53060 or to Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 3399 Division Rd., Jackson WI 53037.

Gary’s family would like to thank Cedar Community At Home Hospice for their wonderful care of our husband and father.

Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.
(262) 338-2050
www.phillipfuneralhome.com