Gary Thomas Dreyling

Gary Thomas Dreyling, passed away August 24th, 2025 at the age of 81 by the side of his beloved wife, Lindsey Dreyling.

Gary remarkably battled Stage Four Lung Cancer for ten years and post-neuropathy due to shingles for two years. He truly lived life surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Survived by his wife Lindsey (Gamelin) Dreyling, daughter Taylor (Chris) Huber, granddaughters Peyton and Kennedy, daughter Sydney (Dawson) Stewart, daughter Tiffany Hardekopf, grandchildren Jordan (Lexi) Erickson, Courtney (Keaton) Smith.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church - 8260 4th Street N.; Oakdale, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Private burial with military honors will take place at Cottage Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove, MN.

In lieu of flowers, please consider leaving a donation to Lung Cancer Research (https://action.lung.org) or Shingles Research (https://www.nationalshinglesfoundation.org).

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