Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Gary M. Kometz

July 4, 1954 – May 15, 2012

2069
2069

Funeral services celebrating the life of Gary M. Kometz, 57, of Sauk Rapids will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud. Gary passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a brief battle with cancer, with family by his side. Reverend Stephen Valentine will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Family and friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home.
Gary was born on July 4, 1954 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Wilfred and Darlene (Franke) Kometz. He attended St. Mary’s Cathedral Elementary, Cathedral High School and graduated from Tech High School in 1972. He then went to St. Cloud Vo-Tech College and earned his degree in Automotive Mechanics. Gary married Alisa Gore on August 20, 1983 in Alexandria. He lived in the St. Cloud area all of his life, the last 15 years in Sauk Rapids. Gary was most recently employed as an Automotive Technician for St. Cloud Hyundai.
Gary was an avid racer, racing at the Golden Spike Speedway. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and pets, car shows and working on cars.
He is survived by his wife, Alisa of Sauk Rapids; son, Matt (Jessica Lynn) of Sartell; brother, Jamie (Mary Jo) of St. Joseph; step-mother, Helen Kometz of Cold Spring; mother-in-law, Lois Gore of Bradenton, FL; and brother-in-law, Phil Gore of Crystal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Brian; infant sister, Jody; father-in-law, Ronald Gore; grandparents, Gilbert and Clara Franke; and uncle, Tom Franke.

Guestbook

Enter your email address and you will receive an email allowing you to complete signing the guestbook.

I am so sorry for your loss. Gods word the Bible offers a for Sure Hope, Jesus Boldly promised the resurrection hope in John 5:21,28,29) Yes Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again right here on earth, and have the prospect of remaiining on it forever under peaceful paradasaic conditions. What a wonderful hope, coming form someone who is not only willing, but able to do it. (Psalms 37:10,11,29, and 72:7,8)

FH , fellow comforter
May 22, 2012

I had the privlage to work and get to know Gary back in the early 80s at Lynch’s Amoco. He had just come from Unger Motors at the time. Even after he left Amoco he would stop in for favors becuase he was always helping someone repair there car. I am glad that I got to know him a real cool guy. My thoughts are out to Friends and Family at this sad time.

Richard Zeleny , Old Coworker/Friend
May 18, 2012

Gary was a fun loving, kind and helpful man. He will truly be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark Gruba and Family , Friends
May 17, 2012

Alisa, Matt & Jessica, Jamie & Mary Jo,
It was such an honor to have worked with Gary. There is a big hole in the shop without him here. He will be missed by all of us but we will have all the wonderful memories he left us. All his one liners, his laugh and his smile…even though he didn’t like to show that too often with that tough guy exterior of his. Gary was a very giving person, always willing to help anyone out. There aren’t enough people like him in the world. We all want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And if you need anything, we are only a phone call away. Lisa & the rest of the team from St Cloud Hyundai.

Lisa Wolford , Co-Worker
May 16, 2012

Sending prayers-Gary was a great person. He will be dearly missed. I am going to miss him at the racetracks this year.

Brenda Marklowitz Bergstraser , friend

Love and Hugs to you all. You’re in my heart and prayers.

Sherry Johnson , Friend

Alisa and Matt & Jessica, We are so sorry. Prayers and hugs to all of you. Gary was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone he knew.

Jon & Desi & Destinee , Friends

Keeping each of you in my prayers

Marlys Hopke , Mary Jo's stepmom
May 15, 2012

Services

Visitation

Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud

Services

Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud

Schedule Details

Funeral services celebrating the life of Gary M. Kometz, 57, of Sauk Rapids will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud. Gary passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a brief battle with cancer, with family by his side. Reverend Stephen Valentine will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Family and friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home.