Hartwig, Gary Ray, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 6, 1951, Gary lived a life filled with love, loyalty, and deep devotion to the people around him.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie; his children, Greg (Natalie) and Geoff (Amy); and his grandchildren, Lillian, Grant, Hadley, and Taylor.
Gary cherished his family and friends and treasured every moment they spent together. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Services: A private family service and burial will be held on February 17th. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life on March 1st, 1:00 p.m. at Meadowbrook Country Club.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis , 4321 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, or to a charity of your choice.  As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.