Gary L. Braasch 65, Monterey, passed away at 3:05 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Northwest Health Hospital, LaPorte, Indiana.
He was born on October 17, 1960, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Donald L. and Lorraine Marie (Bobikewiez) Braasch. On March 21, 1997, in Nashville, Tennessee, he married Kim Harris and she survives.
Gary had worked as a farmer, carpenter, and in concrete construction. Gary always cherished family gatherings, especially on the Fourth of July. His home was a place where neighbors and friends from the community of Monterey would stop by to share food, laughter, and fireworks. Those celebrations were filled with togetherness and there was never a dull moment, creating memories that will be treasured forever. These special days will never be the same without him. Gary had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. To him, no one was ever a stranger, just a friend he hadn't met yet. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a kind word, and always flashing a smile and charming the ladies. He will be deeply missed by all who have the privilege of knowing him, but his spirit of generosity and friendship will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched
Survivors include his wife, Kim Braasch, Monterey, Indiana, daughter, Ashley (Gavin) Braasch, Toto, Indiana, sons, Richard (Molly) Milliser, Winamac, Indiana, Gary (Bree) Braasch, Walkerton, Indiana, four grandchildren, Willow Braasch, Toto, Indiana, Benjamin Milliser, Winamac, Indiana, Daisy Marando, Toto, Indiana and Emma Milliser, Winamac, Indiana, mother, Lorrainne Braasch, Greenwood, Indiana, siblings, John (Joanne) Braasch, Monterey, Indiana, Larry Braasch, Monterey, Indiana, Deborah Braasch, Monterey, Indiana, Stephen Braasch, Monterey, Indiana, Diane Braasch, Nashville, Tennessee, Sherrie Braasch, Greenwood, Indiana, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father, Donald Lee Braasch and twin daughters, Gina and Kateland Braasch.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 P.M. Monday, February 23, 2026 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday, February 23, 2026 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dave’s Kids Fund through First National Bank of Monterey. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
