Gary M. Hanks, 82, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Waterloo, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital.

Gary was born on December 23, 1938 in Manson, the son of Milo and Neva (Sigler) Hanks.

He graduated from Waterloo West High School. Gary then served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1960. He then attended Iowa State Teacher's College and graduated from Gates Business College in 1963.

He married Marlys Bottema on July 28, 1962 at St. John's Catholic Church in Waterloo.

Gary worked in the safety department at John Deere for 27 ½ years, retiring in January of 1993.

He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Gary enjoyed shopping, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs, and playing cards with his card club. He loved his family.

Survived by his wife, Marlys Hanks of Cedar Falls; son, Steven (Amanda) Hanks of Leslie, AR; three daughters, Debbie (Marty) DeHeck of Waterloo, Nancy Hanks of Waterloo, and Sandy (John) Streets of Grimes; four grandchildren, Tammy, Allen, Nick, and Sam; three great-grandchildren; and several step-grand & great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Roethler.