Gary M. Sroufe

Gary M. Sroufe, 82, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  Visitation will be Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Private services will be held.  A Celebration of Life service will be held in the summer.  Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Gary was born the son of Darrell and Jesse (Blend) Sroufe on July 4, 1938 in Worthington, Minnesota.  He graduated in the class of 1958 from Harris High School in Harris, Iowa.  He attended DeVry University in Chicago and WIT.  Gary married Frankie Richardson on July 7, 1972 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  They made their home in Sioux City.

Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing and rooting for the Hawkeyes, Bears, and Cubs.  He looked forward to supporting Krewe de Charlie Sioux with his wife every year.

Gary honorably served his country in the United States Army.

Gary is survived by his wife, Frankie Sroufe of Sioux City; daughter, Marlina Renken and fiancé, Russell Garcia of Sioux City; siblings, Pat (Jack) Hammerstrom of Sioux City; Mary Nelson of Sioux City; Blenda Sroufe of Allen Park, Michigan, Collette (Dave) VonHoldt of Lake Park, Iowa, and Warren (Sueann) Sroufe of Milford, Iowa; grandchildren, Mallorie (Keri) Minor; Donovan Minor and his friend, Shawna Coyle, and Nikita Renken; and great-granddaughter, Amara Perkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Raymond; and brother-in-law, Dave Nelson.