Gary Villwock, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully October 26, 2026, at the age of 86. 

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Gary enjoyed spending time on the lake with family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment with Military Honors will follow lunch at Greenwood Cemetery.

Gary was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Harvey and Grace (Sharp) Villwock. After graduating from high school, he continued his education at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where he earned his teaching degree.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Kansas, he met the love of his life, Lola Anderson. It was the beginning of a beautiful life that would span 65 happy years, filled with family, friendship and adventures. Gary taught math at Pillager High School and was also the girls’basketball and volleyball coach. Gary enjoyed spending time on the lake with family and friends.

Gary will be dearly missed by his wife, Lola; son, Mike (Barb) Villwock; daughter-in-law, Kristi Villwock; grandchildren, Alyssa (Brandon) Avelsgaard, Kelsey (Lincoln) Purfeerst, Quin Villwock, and Cade Villwock; great-grandchildren, Kenley and Taylen Avelsgaard and Chandler Purfeerst; sister, Margaret “Midge” Shaw; and many extended family members and friends.

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Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Villwock; sister, Harvette Schmid; and parents, Harvey and Grace.