age 70 years, of Omaha, NE.Survived by children Heather (Novak) Slizoski (husband Andy), Lonney Novak, Jessica Novak (Travis Witkovski); grandchildren Samantha, Anna, A.J., and Donovan; brother Leroy (Joyce) Novak; sisters Helen Volle, Lillian Radtke, Marcella (Wilbur) Fuchser, and Frances Dorau.Gary was the youngest of 13 children and grew up in the Pender, Nebraska area. He loved his family and friends and Husker football. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a carpenter by trade. He will be missed.Visitation Saturday, August 8th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Rose Hill-Pender Cemetery - Pender, Nebraska. Memorials requested to the family.