Celebrating 90 years

A life well lived, lovingly remembered.

Family, friends, and neighbors are gathering stories, photos, and everyday moments for Gary's birthday book.

This site is still growing. If a photo or story makes you think of something, please send it in.
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Young Gary sitting on a porch with Patches the dog Patches and Gary
Early days, loyal dog included.
Gary Guttau smiling under a cloudy sky Gary today
Still steady, observant, and deeply loved.

For the birthday book

Send a photo, a story, or one sentence Gary should hear.

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Collected memories

Stories from the people who know him.

A few chapters

Ninety years of ordinary goodness.

  1. 1936

    Gary's story begins

    A birthday worth marking with the people and places that shaped him.

  2. Family

    Home, work, neighbors, and traditions

    Small rituals, steady presence, and the practical kindness people remember.

  3. Today

    A full circle celebration

    Photos and memories gathered into one place for everyone to enjoy.

Birthday party

Saturday, July 11, starting at 6 PM

31082 Dogwood Road, Treynor, Iowa

Wiener roast, s'mores, cake, friends, and neighbors stopping by.

July 11