Gary D. Soulliere

Gary died Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Columbus Community Hospital following a 2 year battle with cancer.

Gary D. Soulliere was born January 19, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Ernest "Brownie" and Catherine (Melcher) Soulliere. He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1961. On August 7, 1965 Gary was united in marriage to Kathy Clausen at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. He was employed at Tooley Drug, 7-UP Bottling Company and Pepsi Cola before going to work at Moorman Feeds for 29 years. He then worked for North Star Services for 5 years. Gary was a member of St. Bonaventure Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, living at the lake and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gary had a great sense of humor and loved attending his grandchildren's activities. He was also known for being a great water-ski instructor and brightened many children's faces by playing Santa Claus for over 40 years.

He is survived by:

Wife: Kathy Soulliere of Brandenburgh Lake, Bellwood
Son: Steve (Julie) Soulliere of Frankenmuth, MI
Daughter: Suzanne (Jeff) Schneider of Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: Aiden, Toby and McKenna Schneider of Hastings, NE; Myla, Laney and Will Soulliere of Frankenmuth, MI
Brother: Dean (Colleen) Soulliere of Columbus, NE
Brother: Bill Soulliere, Sr of Columbus, NE
Sister: Joyce (Gayle) Stuefer of Lincoln, NE
Sister-in-law: Peg Soulliere of Calimesa, CA
Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Ernest and Catherine Soulliere
Brother: Jim Soulliere
Infant Sister