Gary M. Tomlin

GARY MARVIN TOMLIN

Gary M. Tomlin, age 62 of Grand Forks, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home. There will be no services.

Gary Marvin Tomlin, a son of Abraham and Vera (Salzmann) Tomlin, was born in Wisconsin on November 29, 1957. He was raised and educated in the Elcho, WI area. After his education he began working at Kretz Lumber and Mill in Antigo, WI. In the late 70’s Gary began driving truck, eventually buying his own. In 1993 he moved to Grand Forks and began working for Spicer Trucking. On February 19, 1998 he was married to Karen Salwei. In 2015 Gary began working for Gowan Construction as a heavy equipment operator.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and doing mechanic work. Gary especially enjoyed his first grandchild, Hadley whom he lovingly named “Goober”.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; Son, Guy Tomlin; daughters, Stacy Tomlin, Kelly Tomlin and Brittany Tomlin; granddaughter, Hadley Sondreal; stepchildren, Becky and Rick Wolf; step-grandchildren, Brianna, Quintin, Jarrett, and Emery; mother, Vera Tomlin; sisters, Ethel, Dawn, Linda, Marvina and Sandy; brothers, Sam, Adrian, Jeff and Marvin.