Gary G "Winchester" Klinger Sr., age 76, of W Mountain Road, Hegins, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on Friday, January 17, 1947, in Fearnot, a son of the late Galen O Klinger and the late Irene M (Harner) Klinger.
He was a 1965 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Gary worked for the former Hegins Precision Division of Penn Reel, prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with his family. Gary was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.
He is survived by his wife Mary E (Gilbert) Klinger, to whom he was married for 53 years.
He is also survived by a son, Gary G Klinger, Jr of Girardville; a daughter, Karen L Carl and her husband Brad of Hegins; seven grandchildren, Mikayla Spatzer, Wyatt Klinger, Zackery Dietrich, Cheyenne Klinger, Ben Klinger, John Klinger, and Ryder Carl; and a step grandson Brenden Carl.
Following Gary's wishes there will be no services.
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