children Allie, Mark, Kaelyn, Brandon, Taylor, and Dan; great-grandchildren Ashton and A'myah. He is further survived by his siblings, Patricia Easland, Carlos (Shirley) Edge, Ginny Hoff (Sally Klossner); wonderful, supportive nieces and nephews; in-laws Margo Ahrens, Peter Ahrens, Amanda (Bruce) Meier, Matthew (Deborah) Ahrens, DJ Ahrens, Justin Ahrens and Adam (Rose) Ahrens. He was predeceased by his parents, step-father Ruben Hoff, siblings Linda (Roger) Gullickson, Theresa Edge, Sandy Emerson, Peter Edge; brother-in-law Donald Easland; father-in-law, Peter Ahrens and, of course, by his favorite dogs, Dundee and Scooter. With tenacity and strength, he battled pancreatic cancer since diagnosis in 2015. Gary often said that without the excellent care he received from his many physicians, he would not have been able to enjoy these last years. We, along with Gary, are especially grateful to Drs. James Bigham, Michael Bassetti, Sam Lubner, Wayne Musser, Emily Winslow and Jennifer Wright. It was a team that supported us all and we express our deep appreciation to them, as well as to his exceptional Agrace Hospice team members and Agrace home nurse, Mallory. A casual gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 29th, from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Maple Tree Supper Club, 6010 Highway 51 (McFarland). A private burial is planned. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Carbone Cancer Center Pancreatic Cancer Research to support finding the cure: UW Foundation, US Bank Lockbox 78807, Milwaukee WI 53278-0807 (noted that it is in memory of Gary Edge) or securely online: supportuw.org/give or to the Agrace Foundation, 5395 E Cheryl Parkway, Madison WI 53711 to make available the extraordinary comfort and care to others. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Rd, Madison 608-238-3434