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Gary Joseph Wittgenstein

November 16, 1945 ~ June 15, 2013
June 17, 2013
Gary J. Wittgenstein, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Saturday, June 15, 2013. A private memorial will be held for family members in Saint Louis on July 4.

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, November 16, 1946, the son of the late Joseph F. Wittgenstein and Hazel Mothershead Wittgenstein. Beloved husband for three years of Michele Abrams; adored father of Julie (Edward) Hubbell and Amy (Matthew) Kraft; dearest grandfather of Elaina, Emma, Ethan Hubbell, Lucy and Henry Kraft; dear brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Gary graduated from St. John Vianney High School, Kirkwood, Missouri, earned a Business Administration degree from Washington University - Saint Louis and began his 41 year career at Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. by loading starch bags in railcars and retired as Director of Operations, North American Hops, Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc., Elk Mountain Farm in Bonners Ferry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial masses or gifts to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to sign Gay’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.