Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary with visitation was held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Gary was born on August 1, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, the son of William and Henrietta Fuhrmann Dankesreiter. He passed away on October 12, 2025, in Kremmling, Colorado.

Gary was raised in Lindsay and spent his entire school years at Lindsay, graduating in 1984. He was an avid sports player earning state recognition and enjoyed hunting and fishing his entire life. After high school he attended the University of North Texas where he played football.

Gary worked in the construction business for many years, had a roofing business for some time and was coowner of Gainesville Door.

Gary had a passion for cooking, which led to entering contests for ribs, chili and any other thing that sounded good to make. Sometimes he even won, but that is not what it was about. It was about spending time with his friends, enjoying some beverages and earning bragging rights that he would not let his friends forget.

Most people knew Gary as “a big ol’ teddy bear”. He was always trying to help the underdog, the struggler, and those down on their luck. That was just who he was. In life people are lucky to have a couple best friends, but Gary was that best friend to many. Anyone could call on him for help and he was there. Those who knew him well knew he was a big man but had a bigger heart for those in need.

Gary is preceded in death by his grandparents Rosa and Matt Orth, Frank and Francis Dankesreiter, his parents Bill and Henrietta Dankesreiter, and numerous aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his sister, Julie Johnston and her husband Tom, nephews Jerad Rauschuber and his wife Amber, Jase Rauschuber and his wife Kara, Jacob Johnston and his wife Victoria, and nieces Jamie Henry and her husband Jason, and Ari Johnston. He had 13 great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his faithful companion Jack and a large tribe of friends that will forever feel a piece of their group is missing.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Lindsay Youth Supporters. You may register condolences online at www.geojcarroll.com.