Bell Telephone until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, reading, cross-word puzzles, fishing, boating, water-skiing and family trips for twenty years to Sand Lake, MN. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura, Telephone Pioneers and the Garner American Legion. Gary is survived by his wife, Arlene, of Garner; two daughters, Debra (Craig) Lemke of Tucson, AZ and Vickie (Gordon) Mennen of Mason City; grandchildren, Katie Lemke, Jarod (Kendra) Lemke, Cory Lemke, Jamie Lemke, Michael Mennen, Robby Mennen and Grant Jass; two great grandchildren, Grayson and Cozette Lemke; two brothers, Daryl (Carol) Jass of Ankeny and Douglas (Marilyn) Jass of Reimer, MN; a brother-in-law, Allen Albers of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy Jass in 1989; grandson, Jason Mennen; sister, Connie Albers; and nephews, Chad Albers and Scott Jass.