Garry Asmus, of Dowagiac
April 29, 1951 — July 8, 2019
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:22 am Friday, July 12, 2019
April 29, 1951 — July 8, 2019
Surrounded by his sons and wife, Garry Asmus, 68, of Dowagiac passed away at his home on Monday, July 8, 2019.
He was born to Duane and Lois (Siebert) Asmus on April 29, 1951, in Niles.
- Garry Asmus
After graduating from Niles High School, class of 1971, Garry married Sandy Kring at a ceremony in Niles on Oct. 15, 1982. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Cassopolis and had been very active in the Niles Jaycees.
Just a few moments with Garry and it was easy to tell he loved people. Garry had a way of connecting with people, lately through social media, so that they always felt at ease. He was passionate about the Niles community, was knowledgeable in its history and enjoyed keeping up with everything happening. Garry also liked watching old black and white westerns, fishing and hunting. Garry was a “foodie” and administrated a local Facebook review site. Most of all, he enjoyed family get-togethers and sharing meals.
Garry was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Asmus, of Dowagiac; sons, Brian and James Asmus, both of Dowagiac; siblings, Steve (Kathy) Asmus, of Vandalia and Sue (Bart) Benjamin, of Niles; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A time of visitation will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the funeral home, with Father Bob Flickinger will be officiating.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Garry may do so to St. Ann’s Catholic Church located at 421 North Broadway St. in Cassopolis or the American Heart Association located at 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606.
Photos, memories, and condolences may be left for Garry’s family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.