Gary J. Abbeg Sr., 81, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at home surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Hillsdale County.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield with Pastor Mark Case officiating. Interment will follow at Whig Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born June 12, 1943 in Ypsilanti to Clarence and Eleanor (Selewski) Abbeg. Gary married Donna (Simons) May 9, 1964 and she survives.
Gary attended Litchfield Community Schools. He owned and operated his own family farm his whole life. Gary drove bus for Litchfield Community Schools for 48 years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Donna, Gary is survived by one daughter, Donna (Donn) Murray of Litchfield; one son, Gary Abbeg Jr. of Litchfield; two sisters, Rosemarie England of Coldwater, Shirley (Herb) Watson of Coldwater; three brothers, Clifford (Sue) Abbeg of Tekonsha, Dennis (Linda) Abbeg of Quincy, Richard (Rose) Abbeg of Quincy; four grandchildren, TJ (Chelsea) Spradlin, Lacey Williams, Tyler (Amy Neely) Abbeg, Christopher (Ashley) Abbeg and seven great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Hayden, Lyla, Skylynn, Carter, Lillian and Dillion.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eleanor Abbeg; one brother, Clarence “Joe” Abbeg and niece, Mary Abbeg.
Funeral services for Gary J. Abbeg Sr. will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield with Pastor Mark Case officiating. Interment will follow at Whig Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-6 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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