Gary Lee McCleland Sr., 67, of Rolling Prairie, Ind. passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Rolling Prairie, surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 14, 1952 in La Porte, Ind. to Farrell McCleland and Gladys (Troeger) McCleland.
First and foremost, Gary’s passion in life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The things he loved to do were playing golf, metal detecting, and collecting rocks; he was also a history buff.
On Oct. 14, 1992 in Niles, Mich. he married Patricia (Simpson) McCleland.
Survivors include daughters, Beth (Kip) Prast of Rolling Prairie, Joede Covyeou of Niles, and Raychel (Thomas) Bogaert of La Porte; sons, James (Kristin) McCleland of Tempe, Ariz., Gary (Michelle) McCleland of Noblesville, Ind., Seth (Tricia) McCleland of Noblesville, and Richard (Candy) Whitmire of Niles; brothers, Robert (Connie) McCleland and Michael (Paula) McCleland; sister, Karen (Bennie) Rison; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother, James McCleland.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31 at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, where a life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. with Kyle McCleland officiating.
A graveside service will then be held at 2 p.m. (EST — Michigan time) that day at Oakridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Mich.
Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice facility of the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com