Obituary for Gary Eugene Stecher
Gary Eugene Stecher, 74, of Atchison KS died Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 2021 at the Medicalodge of Leavenworth, KS.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The body has been cremated and memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Gary was born on August 11, 1946 in Lawrence, KS the son of Glen D. and Dolores (Jackson) Stecher. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1964 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Emporia State University. Gary served in the United States Army in Germany 1967-1969. He worked as an accountant for his father’s accounting firm, Glen D. Stecher Accounting, Atchison, KS. He owned and operated the accounting firm following his father’s retirement until he sold the business and retired in 2011. Gary was a member of the Methodist Church, the VFW Post # 1175, was a lifetime member of the NRA, Atchison Bass Club, and Atchison Roping Club. He was an Eagle Scout, and member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He served as a former Unit Commissioner for the Kanza District, Pony Express Council, BSA. Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was married to Linda Ware on May 16, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Linda. Additional survivors include two sons Michael D. (Gina) Stecher, MD, Bainbridge Island, WA, and Tony R. (Rinda) Stecher, Council Grove, KS, a brother Mark (Mary) Stecher, Atchison, KS and four grandchildren; Aiden, Talon, Jackson, and Scarlett Stecher. His parents preceded him in death.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The body has been cremated and memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Gary was born on August 11, 1946 in Lawrence, KS the son of Glen D. and Dolores (Jackson) Stecher. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1964 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Emporia State University. Gary served in the United States Army in Germany 1967-1969. He worked as an accountant for his father’s accounting firm, Glen D. Stecher Accounting, Atchison, KS. He owned and operated the accounting firm following his father’s retirement until he sold the business and retired in 2011. Gary was a member of the Methodist Church, the VFW Post # 1175, was a lifetime member of the NRA, Atchison Bass Club, and Atchison Roping Club. He was an Eagle Scout, and member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He served as a former Unit Commissioner for the Kanza District, Pony Express Council, BSA. Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was married to Linda Ware on May 16, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Linda. Additional survivors include two sons Michael D. (Gina) Stecher, MD, Bainbridge Island, WA, and Tony R. (Rinda) Stecher, Council Grove, KS, a brother Mark (Mary) Stecher, Atchison, KS and four grandchildren; Aiden, Talon, Jackson, and Scarlett Stecher. His parents preceded him in death.