Gary Wayne Genetti
Gary Wayne Genetti, Marshfield was born October 10, 1944 to David and Nellie (Kesterson) Genetti. He passed away on May 10, 2021 in his home at the age of 76.
Gary worked as a truck driver for most of his life, which he started by helping his dad drive a milk route and for Ford. Gary and Joyce moved to Springfield in 1966. He began working in the warehouse at Dryer Shoe Company before driving for Solid State Circuitry, followed by Charter Express. He then had the idea to buy his own truck, which led to owning six different trucks at different times. Through all of this, four children were born.
They bought their home in 1983 and did some remodeling. At Farm Fest, he saw a Brahma bull, which they bought. They owned a few cows and sold some rodeo bulls. He found a horse, and after going to look at her they decided to buy it. This was the beginning of a love for Appaloosas, and along with their son, Wayne, they were in horse heaven.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim Genetti; and his grandson, Wyatt Lafferty.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Clopton) Genetti, of the home; his children, Wayne Genetti and wife Stephanie, Marshfield, Lori Jones, Marshfield, Kathy Galbraith and husband, Jeff, Marshfield, and Sherry Ward and husband Jerry, Springfield; his brother, Danny Genetti, Marshfield; ten grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 14 at Fraker Funeral Home, Inc.