Gary Dynda

Gary Frank Dynda was born on February 23, 1944, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Frank and Sylvia (Kalina) Dynda.  He was raised on a farm in Lake Mary Township and was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church.  He attended Maple Lake Country School and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1961.  In 1963, Gary was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Italy from 1963-1965.

On October 4, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marlene Trousil at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lake Reno Township.  After their marriage the couple farmed on the Dynda family farm.  To this union three children were born: Julie, Cyndi, and Brian.  The couple farmed for 29 years and then moved to Forada.  At this time Gary worked for Grant Hustad in Glenwood and later was Assistant Manager at the Alexandria Liquor Store for twenty years and then retired.

He and Marlene enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas in the winter and playing cards with family and friends.  He also enjoyed ice fishing, hunting and was a great baby sitter and dog sitter.

Gary will be remembered for his great laugh, generous spirit and when anything happened the girls knew they could call dad.

Gary died on Friday, November 3, 2017.  He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughters: Julie (Craig) Nord of Shakopee, Cyndi (Clint) Gulbranson of Lowry; four grandchildren: Erica, Evan, Nick, and Katie.

He was preceded in death by his son, Brian in 1973; parents: Frank & Sylvia.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lake Reno Township.  Military Honors were by the Lowry Legion and Minnesota National Guard Funeral Honors.  Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home.