Gary Arnold Ehrich, 78

Blue Earth – Gary Arnold Ehrich, age 78, of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Elmore, Rev. Michael Klatt officiated. Burial was at St. John’s Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Gary was born May 8, 1944 in Blue Earth to Milton and Evelyn (Schnoor) Ehrich. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Elmore High School in 1962. After high school he attended the University of Minnesota for a year before coming back home to help on the family farm. He farmed with his dad, his son and most recently his grandson Max. Three generations all farming together made him so proud. On Jan. 8, 1967 he married the love of his life, Sandra Kliendel. Together they raised two children, Heather and Shawn.

Gary was a true family man. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. No matter the situation, he was always positive and in good spirits. He was very involved with the church as an usher and elder. He was also the BUC wrestling booster president for several years. Nothing made him happier than attending his kids and grandkids’ functions and sporting events, rarely missing any of them.

Left to cherish many wonderful memories are his wife, Sandra; children, Heather (Charles) Davis and Shawn (Mary) Ehrich; grandchildren, Ashley Davis, Alex (Mikayla) Davis, Allen Davis, Aaron Davis, Maxwell Ehrich and Madison Ehrich; as well as many cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.