Gary P. Pape

Gary P. Pape, age 63, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on October 21, 1947, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Paul and Eileen (Winner) Pape. Gary graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He then pursued a career as a professional musician. His talent was singing and playing the guitar with the Ridge Runners and Muddy Hollow bands. In 1973, Gary moved to Cassville. He was most recently employed at Cabelas in Prairie du Chien as an outfitter. Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed shooting trap at the Cassville Conservation Club. Gary also taught hunters education courses.

Survivors include his brother, Gene (Linda) Pape, Dyersville, IA; his sister, Margie Pape, Cassville; special friend, Susan Hedley, Patch Grove; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joan Lammers and a brother-in-law, Ambrose Pete Lammers.

A celebration of life was held on Monday, May 2, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Monday, May 2, 2011, from 12:00 noon until time of services at the funeral home.