Major Gareth 'Gary' Dobija

66 year old, Major (Ret.) Gareth “Gary” Dobija of Rensselaer formerly of Chicago passed away November 6, 2013, with his loving family around him.

Gary was born in Chicago, on June 26, 1947, to Edward and Eleanore (nee: Suchoski) Dobija. Gary enjoyed his trips out to the farm in Indiana to visit with his Uncle Joe Dobia. Gary entered into West Point after school and served our country in the United State’s Army and retired as a Major in the 82nd Airborne. Gary and his wife Joan (nee: Grech) moved to the family farm and have enjoyed the farm life.

Gary is survived by his loving wife: Joan, and children: Michelle Srebalus, Joseph (Shannon) Dobija, Michael Dobija, Jessica Dobija, Melanie Dobija, 7 grandchildren, mother: Eleanore whom he loved very much, sister: Marcia (Edward) Siska, brother: Paul (Sharon) Dobija.

Gary was preceded in death by his father Edward and brother Russell.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. A memorial service with military honors will take place at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. on November 15, 2013 with Deacon Edward O’Leary officiating. Honor Guard provided by the U. S. Army and the Wheatfield American Legion Post 406.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.