Gary A. Haack Sr., age 67, of Couderay, WI, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Gary Allan Haack was born April 24, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of William and Della (Talaska) Haack. He was raised in New Berlin, WI and graduated from Brookfield High School. Gary attended UW Whitewater for a short period of time before moving north to the Chippewa Flowage in 1979 where he lived his best life. On July 25, 1986, he was joined in marriage to Kathy J. Johnson in Hayward. Gary worked construction, was a fishing guide on the Chippewa Flowage and worked for a few restaurants cooking up a Friday night Fish Fry. Most recently you would have found him bartending and offering laughs at Big Musky Resort, where he had many great friends!  Along with being a great person, Gary was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, and gardening, but mostly fishing, where he often was being mentioned in many fishing stories. Gary loved being on the water. Gary was a man that could bring people together, especially with his cooking. Whether it be on the grill, smoker, or frying pan, the end result was always perfection and there was never an empty stomach in the room. Throughout his years he made many friends and was loved by all, showing support for family and friends.  Always there with a quick joke or witty comment, Gary's sense of humor always livened up a crowd. He will be missed greatly by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Kathy of 38 years; children Laura Hammerel (Jay), Gary Haack Jr. (Taylor); grandson Peyton Hammerel; brothers Jeff (Kerry) Haack & Keith Grant; sister-in-law Jill Haack (wife to late brother Mike); niece Tarah Haack (Brad); nephews Weston Haack (Alexandra), Dylan Haack & Aaron Johnson; great nephews Damien & Wyatt; and great niece Rosie.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents William and Della; and brother Mike Haack.

A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Haack Family Residence.