Gary A. Tessendorf age 72, passed away on Saturday February 15, 2025, at the Lena Living Center.

He was born on December 28, 1952, in Monroe, Wi to Frank and Violette (Jacobson) Tessendorf. 

Gary was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, Lena Lions Club and the Boy Scouts of America.

Gary and his mom sold many tickets for the Lena Lions Car drawing and in 1986, he won the car. He drove it in every Lena parade until five years ago. He also entered a lot of car shows and was so proud of it.

He is survived by a nephew Jeremy Tessendorf of Normal, a great nephew Nathan Tessendorf and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don, and sister-in-law Judy.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 24, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren with a visitation from 9:30 AM until the time of service.

Officiating will be Pastor Matt Smith.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his memory for the Lena Lions Club and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren.

The family would like to thank the Lena Living Center, St. John’s Lutheran Church for prayers and transportation, the Pretzel bus and Unity Hospice for their care.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.