Gary Rindfliesch
July 17, 1938 - January 27, 2025
Obituary
MADISON/POYNETTE – Gary R. “Buck” Rindfliesch, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Buck was born on July 17, 1938, in Madison, WI, the middle child of five, to Harvey and Harriet (Briggs) Rindfliesch, and his special stepfather, Stanley Midthun. He married his bride, Doris Mae Meier, on July 2, 1955, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport. Buck was in the drywall business for over 50 years, and owned his own business, Prairie Drywall. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and the Prairie Drifters Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, playing pool, camping, dancing, watching the Packers and the Brewers games, working on cars, pitching horseshoes, martinis, water skiing, riding his Harley, and especially spending time with family. He was known as “one cool son of a bitch” who lived his life to the fullest.
Buck is survived by his children, Honica Clemens, Gary Jr. (Wendy), Michelle (Dean) Davenport, and Renee (Derek) Rogers; grandchildren, Brent (Misty), Larry Jr. (Nicole), Stacy (Lucas), Becky (Erik), Benjamin, Spencer, Tina (Luke), Ted (Chloe), and Jordyn (Michael); and great grandchildren, Maysa, Kyler, Camden, Dalton, Asher, Jace, Harper, Kiley, Chezney, Easton, Nadia, Hoyt, and Colt. He is further survived by other family and friends. Buck is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Doris.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A visitation will be held from 11:00AM until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
A special thanks to Marty (Kim) Briggs and Donny Rindfliesch for all their love and support. The family would also like to thank the staff at Badger Prairie Health Care Center for taking exceptional care of Dad. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservicew.com
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250
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Celia Coffey
Other • 3 months ago
Celia Coffey sent The Peace Lily for Gary "Buck" Rindfliesch - January 30, 2025
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Ron and Celia
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Michelle Marks
Other • 3 months ago
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I sure will miss Buck aloe he always made me smile.
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Amy Peck
Other • 3 months ago
Loved the way Buck and Doris danced with each other at the American Legion Post 501 and the VFW on Cottage Grove Road! I remember doing some pretty awesome polkas with Buck!
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Marcella Woodward
Other • 3 months ago
Please find comfort knowing friends care ,your Dad and Mom were wonderful friends to me and my family and Marilyn and Tom kvale and daughter Barb I am in Florida so i can't make to celebration of love Take Care Marcella Woodward
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Debbie DeMinter
Other • 3 months ago
So sorry on the loss of your dad. Many great times were had in the Leeds township and great memories were made. Hugs & prayers for all 🙏
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April Haynes
Other • 3 months ago
So sorry to hear of Bucks passing. He was a good man, always making a lasting impact on everyone he met. His love for his family and life showed always. My condolences to you all.