Gary Kroeck

September 26, 1942 - January 27, 2018

GARY KROECK Gary Milton Kroeck, age 75, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born September 26, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of the late Clarence Milton and Florence Iona (Chapman) Kroeck. On December 12, 1964 in Warrensburg, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mardee Ann Tally. Together, they shared the past fifty-three years. Gary was a graduate of Park Hill High School, class of 1960. He later received a bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State University. He began his career as a credit manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company in Kansas City, Missouri and later in North Platte, Nebraska. Returning to Warrensburg, he became General Manager of the family business, Jerry Tally Motors. He retired as a finance manager for a GM dealership. He and Mardee raised their family in Warrensburg, Missouri and spent most weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks. The lake became their second home with many fond memories to cherish. Gary and Mardee recently made the lake residence their full-time home. Gary was a member of the First Christian Church – Disciples of Christ in Warrensburg. He was also a forty-eight-year member of the Elks Lodge BPOE #673 in Warrensburg, holding many local offices including Exalted Ruler, Missouri State Recorder, Missouri State Chaplain and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. In addition, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star in Warrensburg, as well as the Scottish Rite and the Ararat Shrine in Kansas City. He was currently serving as vice president of the Moffitt Homes Association. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed antique cars, in particular his 1956 Crown Victoria. He absolutely loved the lake and enjoyed time spent on the water. Gary was blessed with a green thumb and had a passion for spending time in his yard and flower gardens. Most of all, time spent with family brought him joy, especially being a grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Mardee of the home; two children, Cinnemon Ann Hilmes (Ben) of Kansas City, Missouri and Gary Douglas Kroeck of Cape Canaveral, Florida; a granddaughter, Brystol Malynn Hilmes; a brother, Jack Kroeck (Jonathan Greene) of Berryville, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to Hospice Compassus for their professionalism and compassion for Gary. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Ozarks Kat and K-9 Shelter. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.