Dodge City - Gary Lee Pickerill, 82, died September 12, 2019 at Ft. Dodge.  He was born on February 18, 1937 at Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Howard and Myrtle (Bailey) Pickerill.

Gary loved gardening and spending time with his fur babies in his spare time. He worked as a salesman in the appliance business. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Elsie Ploutz on September 5, 1964 in Great Bend, she preceded him in death on February 13, 2012.

He is survived by one daughter Sandra Burgess and husband Bryan of Minneola; one son Jeff Pickerill of DeSoto, Kansas and two granddaughters Victoria and Elizabeth Burgess. He is also survived by one half sister Dana Kretz of Seattle,Washington and one step brother Bill Stanley of Great Bend, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gerald Pickerill and two step sisters.

Graveside service will be held at Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Dodge on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Mr. Jeff Hiers presiding.  There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Donor's choice in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.