Gary Baethke, 62, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his residence.

He was born January 27, 1957, in Waterloo, son of Carl J. and Phyllis Stover Baethke. Gary graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1975 and earned an associate’s degree from Hawkeye Tech.

He worked as an auto collision repair technician for the Paint Shop in Waterloo for 20 years and later worked for Porta-Vets and Lowe’s.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Amanda “Mandy” Denton of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Marteus Denton, Jr. and TraVez Denton; mother, Phyllis Baethke of Waterloo; two brothers, Alan (Pam) Baethke of St. Louis‚ MO, and Mark (Jill) Baethke of Polk City; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father.