Racine – Gary Thomas Maresh, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  He was born in Racine, on January 14, 1969, son of Thomas and Judith (Née: Lui) Maresh.

Gary graduated from Park High School in 1987.  He most recently worked for Nestlé in Burlington.  Gary also was a kennel owner and dog trainer at Dairyland Greyhound Park while it was in operation.  He was a Bears and a Brewers fan.  Gary was an avid racquetball player in his younger days and enjoyed bowling.  He loved taking trips to the casino and was supposed to take a trip in October to Las Vegas with his sister, brother-in-law, and other friends.  Gary loved his family and friends tremendously and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Gary leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Tom Maresh; sister, Carla (Tom) Jameson; niece, Sara Jameson; aunts and uncles, Joan (Robert) Hueffner, Carolynne (Ray) Carlson, Marilynne (John) Schultz, Larry (Joy) Maresh, Terry (Karen) Maresh, Peggy (Billy) Kaddatz-Mason, Carol Lui, William Lui, Robert Lui; special friends, Shirley, Bonnie; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Judith Maresh; grandparents, Clem and Mary Maresh, Bill and Helen Lui.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017, 5:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday, July 24, 2017, 11:30 am until 12:30pm, at the funeral home.  A celebration of Gary's life will take place at 12:30pm on Monday.  Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

Service Details

Visitation:  Sunday, July 23, 2017, 5:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI 53403

Service: Monday, July 24, 2017, 12:30pm, at the funeral home.  Visitation on Monday will be from 11:30am until 12:30pm

Burial:  Following the service on Monday a West Lawn Memorial Park

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