Gary Haefele

Gary Richard Haefele, 77, passed away February 21, 2020.

He was born July 2, 1942 to Meredith “Bill” and Elvie and was a loyal husband to Debra (Jenson).  His marriage to Linda (Sturges) Hill gave him two sons, the pride of his life, Richard (Molly) and Christopher. Gary, known as “Pops” was above all passionate and proud of his 13 grandchildren, Brendan, Nathan, Sara, Connor, Caden, Molly, Emily, Joseph, Daniel, Claire, Colton, Abby, Chase;  great grandson, Tristan, as well as the innumerable kids he mentored through his years of coaching in soccer, lacrosse and Boy Scouts.

He is also survived by siblings, James (Estelle) and Meridee (Dick) Mason both of Cheyenne; and nieces, Stacey Haefele and Kimber Good.

Gary was a successful petroleum engineer, that took him around the world numerous times, having received his degree from the University of Wyoming, and MBA from the University Perth, Australia. His acute love of life included sports in every venue, all tones of music, and observing the beauty of nature, through hunting, fishing, horseback riding. Pops was a man who’ll be remembered for his independent spirit, strength, loyalty and firm faith in God.

Graveside services will be Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.  A Celebration of Life will follow at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, Cheyenne Wyoming, at 11:00 a.m.,  followed by refreshments at Frontier Days Pavilion.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to Samaritans Purse/ Heal Our Patriots Program. (www.samaritanspurse.org)