Gary Duane Haler, age 64, of Saint James, passed away on February 27, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Saint James. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Gary was born on December 13, 1960, in Saint James, MN to LaVerne Hubert Haler and Shirley Jean (Hovdet) Haler. He attended both the Catholic and public school in Saint James. He loved to farm, starting at an early age with his father and uncle Mike, before taking over the farm with his brother Blair. Gary and Blair retired from farming in 2023. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sharing his love of astronomy and viewing the stars with his telescope. He loved sharing his wide range of knowledge of the planets and keeping us all up-to-date on current space occurrences. Gary also loved playing cards and video games, especially those about strategy and aviation and playing bean bags with family and friends. He will be missed by us all.
Gary is survived by his brothers, Brian (Maritess) Haler and Blair (Kathy) Haler; nephews and nieces, Jeremy Haler, Kira (Steve) Knutson, Micah Haler, Stefanie (Jon) Rath, Trisha Haler, and Lyndsey (Ryan) Firchau; and great nephews, Aidan, Austin and Nash.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and many uncles and aunts.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am
Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Starts at 11:00 am
Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel
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