Wendell G. “Gary” McKinley, 81, formerly of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Taylor Place in Findlay, Ohio.
Gary was born in Big Springs, Ohio, on September 16, 1940, to the late Charles and Doris (Oglesbee) McKinley. He was raised in Russells Point until he moved to Minnesota. Gary married Betty Jane Woidyla on June 21, 1980, in Shakopee, Minnesota, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2016. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters Wynona McKinley and Twila McKinley Fish, and 2 brothers Teddy McKinley and Dickie McKinley.
Gary is survived by many nieces and nephews living in Ohio, Virginia, Florida, and Mississippi.
Gary moved to Minnesota in 1968, and returned to Ohio in 2016. He worked in the food service industry, primarily doing maintenance work and driving truck. He was an avid square dancer and enjoyed collecting stamps.
Pastor Kevin Smith will officiate Gary’s funeral on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11am at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Belle Center, where the visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor Place Activity Fund, 1920 Breckenridge Road, Findlay, OH 45840.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Belle Center, is honored to serve the McKinley family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.