Gary Paananen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Paananen (Cottage Grove, Minnesota), who passed away at the age of 72, on March 12, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Vickie. He is survived by: his wife Sharon; his former wife Shirley; and his children, Eric, Gary Jr. (Shannon), Richard, Robert, Sarah and John Hebert (Johanny). He is also survived by 4 sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kok Funeral Home and cremation service

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March 16, 2020

John Hebert wrote a sympathy message

“Gary you will be missed i remember growing up and getting rides on your motorcycle you always had a funny story to tell i know i didnt get to say good bye but i will never forget you and how happy you made my sister”