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Monday, July 21, 2008
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Gary Eugene Thomas Dosh
Gary Eugene Thomas Dosh, age 58, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with the Rev. Erika Nilsen from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter officiating. Friends may visit on Wednesday, July 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel and on Thursday during the hour prior to services. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Gary was born Jan. 23, 1950, in Staples to Nonie and Katherine (Tautges) Dosh. Following high school graduation in Staples, Gary enlisted in the Army and following his tour of active duty, he proudly served an additional 20 years in the Army Reserve. Gary was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad from 1974-1977. He received his Registered Nursing degree from Central Lakes College and had worked at Brainerd Regional Human Services Center for more than 20 years. He was currently employed by the Baxter Community Behavior Health Hospital. For many years, Gary was also a game referee for basketball and volleyball, along with being a Bronco and Mustang coach for his son's Brainerd Parks and Recreation games. His passion for sports extended to the Vikings, the Twins and Brainerd Warrior football, for which he was a true fan. Gary will be greatly missed for his huge heart, along with the caring and kindness he showed to everyone whose lives he touched.
Gary is survived by Kathi (Foy) Dosh, his loving wife of 18 years; his daughter Alexandra and his son Aaron; his sister, Nona (Chuck) Kalisch; nieces and nephews; and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nonie and Katherine Dosh, and a nephew, Ryan Kalisch. Services are entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
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