Obituary: Gary King

Gary Curtis King, 71, New Rockford, formerly of Minnewaukan, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at his home in New Rockford after a courageous fight with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan. Rec. Luter Mathison officiated the service. Special music was provided by Sid Bingaman, Rita Halvorson and Rhonda Gilpatrick. Casket bearers included Laurie Waldner, Michael Cavanaugh Jr., Randy Thompson, Clayton Haakenson, Adnan Aldayel, Kelly King and Jon Ronglie. Honorary bearers included all family and friends.

Gary was born July 18, 1948 near Selz, N.D., the son of Harold and Mae (Cartwright) King. He grew up in the Selz area and attended school there. At an early age he farmed with his father and drove truck for local farmers. He later drove truck for Concrete Sectionals, Fort Totten for 10 years. He married Sheryle Ann Butts King on Aug. 15, 1967 at Esmond, N.D. and they made their home in Minnewaukan for many years. Sheryle passed away on Dec. 21, 2004. Gary moved to New Rockford in 2012.

Gary was a member of Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Minnewaukan. He enjoyed gardening, vegetable and flower, hunting, being outdoors with nature, visiting with friends, family time, and most of all spending time with his grandson, Cole. His greatest passion was horses and horse racing, traveling all over the country with his son and daughter to different racetracks and races.

Gary is survived by his children, Darcie Whisman, Fargo, and Mitchell King, Minneapolis; grandson, Cole Nichols; and sister, Delores Buik of Manteca, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sheryle, son, Dustin, and brother, Wayne.

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