Gary Strander
September 14, 1956 - August 14, 2026
Obituary
Gary Dean Strander was born on September 14, 1956, in Billings, Montana. He passed away on August 14, 2026, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 69. Gary was born to James Roland Strander and Marcella Louise Strander (Falk). He attended Highland Elementary, Bitterroot Elementary, and Lincoln High School.
On November 5, 1989, Gary married Loralie Hamitt in Pocatello, Idaho. Gary worked as a drywall installer and had his own business. He also worked as a truck driver and in the North Dakota oil fields. He loved hunting and fishing, and faithfully attended A.A. meetings.
He is preceded in death by his wife Lorali, grandparents Anton and Helga (Gutterson) Strander, and Carl and Mary (Briese) Falk. He is survived by his mother, Marcella Strander, stepdaughter Rhiannon Tuller, brother Ronald Lee Strander, aunts Vallis Garceau and Dolly Siedschlah, and uncles Rodger Strander and Emery Strander.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings, Montana.