Gary Alan Shook, 83, of Tama, passed away, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 5-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Gary was born on March 14, 1943, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Kenneth K. and Nellie (Van Veen) Shook.

He graduated from Grinnell High School.

Gary served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964, being discharged from the Army Reserves in 1967.

On February 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to Marie Ann Kubalek in Tama, Iowa.

Prior to retirement, he was a Forklift Driver for Precision Castings in Marshalltown.

Gary enjoyed metal detecting, coin collecting, fishing, and going to the casino to play slots. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Regina (Jeremy) Bolen of Montour, and Tonya (Ronnie) Gitautis of Tama; four grandchildren, Kyle (Danielle) Gitautis, Hailey (Joshua) Weiermann, Brian Ribby (Joanna Ellis), and Natasha Ribby (Ryan Dirks); six great-grandchildren, Brendon Ribby, Nevaeh Mathes, Jake and Kayla Dirks, Laurel and Maverick Weiermann; one brother, Jeffrey Shook of Indiana; two sisters-in-law, Caroline Shook of Grinnell, and Shirley Shook of Newton; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Marie on July 27, 2000; three brothers, Kenneth “Lonnie” L. Shook, Gene Shook, and George Shook; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Shook, and Janet Shook; two nieces, Susan Harvey, and Sarah Kubalek; two nephews, Larry Shook, and Ronnie Shook.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.