Gary S. Lancelle, 63, of Oconto, beloved husband of Rhonda (Grismer) Lancelle, departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born on September 21, 1952 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Darrell and MaBelle (Knox) Lancelle. He was a graduate of Green Bay West High School Class of 1970. Gary graduated from UW Oshkosh with a degree in Art Education. Gary was an accomplished Artist with his art touring with the Guggenheim Museum in 1985. He started his career teaching in 1992 concluding his career at the Oneida Nation High School where he taught Graphic Arts and Computer Graphics. Gary loved the outdoors and exploring, he even lived a time in Alaska. His charismatic spirit captured his students, and forged a great bond as he worked to teach them. He loved his family with a great passion, always concerned about their lives, especially his grandchildren. He was involved with Tae Kwon Do earning his black belt, and enjoyed playing soft ball. Gary had an amazing way of connecting with people, he lived his life giving of himself, and his family will carry that memory as they help to keep his spirit alive.
His memory will live on with his wife Rhonda, and children: Aaron (Katrina) Lancelle, Adam (Daniel) Lancelle, Monica (Ryan) Lemerond, Shanon (Josh) Lake, and Brandon Kussow. Gary also leaves his siblings: Kathleen Lancelle, Darrell (Janine) Lancelle Jr., Michael (Annette) Lancelle, Jeffery Lancelle, Saima Lancelle and Deborah Gibbons, along with 8 beloved grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Jeri Lancelle.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 13th from 10 AM - 1 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Avenue, Green Bay. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will follow in the funeral home at 1 PM. Interment will be private.
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