Gary L.

Stried

Gary L. Stried, 80, of Chesterfield, MO passed away on March 15, 2024. Born on July 14, 1943 in Waukegan, IL.

Gary was truly a family man. He was a loving son to Oscar Stried and Edna Bromstead Stried. He cherished his wife Amy Weyerhaeuser Stried every day of their 27 years of marriage. They were a true picture of love in sickness and in health. He was a loving brother of Richard Stried and Bradley Stried and his wife Jan. Gary was a caring and dedicated father of his three children: Stacy Stried Hicks and husband Kyle, Dana Stried Garberg and husband Justin, Mark Stried and wife Beth. He was a very proud grandfather of his 11 grandchildren, Katherine Ulmer (25), Caroline Ulmer (23), Morgan Garberg (23), Lauren Garberg (21), William Garberg (17), Daniel Garberg (15), William Stried (15), Halston Hicks (13), Lily Garberg (13), Andrew (Drew) Stried (12), Jonathan Garberg (11). He was a loving uncle of Matthew Stried.

Rockford, IL was his childhood home. He graduated from East Rockford High School where he was a star athlete and president of the athletic club in 1962. After graduating from Drake University in 1966, he served in the Army National Guard. In 1974, Gary moved to St. Louis with his first wife Ann Johnson Stried, married 28 years and family. He then went on to build a successful career in sales as partner then owner of Scott Special Tools, Inc. He expanded SST with offices in Kansas City, MO and Arkansas. He was a natural born leader.

His faith was important which he passed on to his children. Gary loved his family deeply and also shared his passion for sports and the outdoors. He was a proud season ticket holder of the St. Louis Cardinals, Rams and Blues. He enjoyed numerous golfing and fishing trips with family and friends.

Flying was another one of Gary's great passions. He obtained his pilot's license early in life which allowed him the flexibility to travel for work as well as take his family on vacations and visit extended family.

He was a hands-on dad and grandfather joyfully attending all of his children's and grandchildren's sports and life events. He enjoyed cooking, especially for his grandchildren. He had a big personality and enjoyed people. He never met a microphone he didn't like.

Gary always had a love for the game golf. A member of Lake Forest Country Club, he could often be found on the greens perfecting his game and sharing laughs with his fellow golf enthusiasts. He even accomplished three hole-in-ones. Gary and wife Amy enjoyed countless trips to Scottsdale, AZ playing the numerous golf courses with family and friends.

After suffering a massive stroke in April 2011, through his grit and perseverance and the love and care of his wife Amy, he was still able to live a full life with family. He was a true picture of determination. His faith strengthened despite the trials he endured. One of the cool things he did was speak at Maryville University and Meramec College to the PT and PTA students about working with stroke patients for 11 years.

Gary will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of faith, family and passion for life, and his contagious smile will continue to inspire us all.

Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at First Free Church 1375 Carman Rd. Manchester, MO 63021 on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation at the church at 10:00 am until time of service. Guests should enter through the North entrance door # 5.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Greater St. Louis Fellowship of Christian Athletes (1400 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO 63099). As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.