Gerald (Gary) George Passow was born on December 4, 1930, and received his heavenly wings on February 22, 2023.

Gary was the youngest child of Fred B. and Elizabeth (Sperling) Passow. Gerald was born and lived much of his life in Wausau. He attended Wausau schools. He served in the United States Air Force from January 1948 through January 1950. He served in Germany during the Korean War, receiving the rank of Sargent.

Gary moved to Skunk Lake, in the Willow Flowage area, in 1978. He moved back to Wausau in September 2020 after having some health issues. He worked for Marathon Electric as a draftsman and foreman. He retired from Marathon Electric in 1995 after 36 years of employment.

He loved bow hunting, bowling, snowmobiling, and golfing. He was a member of Rib Mountain Bowmen and the VFW Post 388. Gerald was a Boy Scout Leader, Troop 418 and a member of the Order of the Arrow.

Gary was a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church. He helped build the church and was a Church Trustee. He greeted his church family with "How you be" and enjoyed working around the church and mowing the lawn in the summer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Fred (Fritz) and Gilbert Passow; two sisters, Betty Nimz and Charlotte Sabby.

He is survived by his daughter, Deb Fochs of Schofield, WI and son Craig Passow and wife Gayle of Chickasha, OK. He is survived by one granddaughter, Jenna Metcalf and spouse Nicole of Atlanta, Georgia and good friend Gene Gilbertson of Schofield, WI. Gary leaves many nieces, nephews and friends that will dearly miss him.

A memorial service for Gary will be held at his Church, Peace Lutheran Church in Arbor Vitae, WI. The service will be Friday, March 17, 2023 with visitation at 10:00am and the service at 11:00am. Burial will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS