Gary Gajdosik

Gary Dean Gajdosik, of Potosi, Missouri, was born August 13, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Elsie Bernice (Missey) Hudson and the late Frank Gajdosik. Gary passed away on April 13, 2022, having reached the age of seventy-one years, and eight months, from an unexpected battle with cancer. Although we are sad to let him go, he lives on through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gary grew up in Richwoods, Missouri, and loved his family, working outdoors, driving off-road vehicles, spending time by the water and watching old westerns.

We who remain to love him and hold his memory close are his mother, Bernice Hudson; four daughters, Hope Mechelle Betts (husband, Shannon Betts), Tracy Lynn Godat (husband, Dave Godat), Megan Renee Gajdosik, Taylor Nicole Gajdosik-Parmley (husband, Jonathan Parmley) and his son, Chad Wallis (wife, Audrey Cain). Gary was a grandpa of eleven; Coty Betts (wife, Charity), Alec Betts, Devin Godat, Caleb Godat, Trenton Betts (wife, Sierra), Samuel Godat, Chloe Betts, Josiah Godat, Autumn Abryanna Wallis, Airianna Courville and Izaak Kaiden Betts. He was great grandpa of three little girls, Shae Lynn, Myla Ann, and Quincy Jade.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Frank Gajdosik and his brother, Randy Lynn Hudson.

A Visitation for Gary will be Friday, April 15, 2022 from 12 to 2 pm at DeClue Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 2 pm at the DeClue Memorial Chapel, with Bro. David Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at Horine’s Cemetery in Richwoods, Missouri. There will be a fellowship dinner at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Hall in Richwoods, Missouri following the service.

Our family would like to thank Kindred Hospice services for the care and compassion shown to Gary. Thank you nurses: Brandi, Tammy, Dawn, Dave and Stephanie; Aide: Jennifer; Chaplain: Josh; Social worker: Amanda; Admitting: Frank, Vanessa and Andrea. We would also like to thank Dede Mackley-Williams for cutting Gary’s hair and DeClue Funeral Home for the wonderful care given to our daddy and loved one.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served and ministered to the family and friends of Gary.