Gary L. Krull, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 22, 1949 in Green Bay, son of the late Harold and Jeanne (DeMoulin) Krull. Gary attended West De Pere High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the Unites States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1972. Gary married Diane Weiland on May 8, 1976. In 1986, Gary was instrumental in opening Country Express Truck Stop and Restaurant, which he operated until his retirement in 2007. Following his retirement, Gary and Diane moved to Mesquite, Nevada, until moving back to Manitowoc in 2015. During his working years, he was active in NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Owners). He loved to fish, especially at Lake Noquebay near Crivitz. Along with his siblings, Gary had a lot of fond memories up in the Crivitz area at Popp's Resort on High Falls Flowage. He enjoyed collecting guns and was passionate about politics, both at the local and national level. He enjoyed golfing and fishing trips with his brother as well as playing poker in his spare time. Gary was a very giving person, and would do anything to help those in need. Above all, he loved his family, especially spending time with his grandsons, who he affectionately referred to as "his boys".

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 46 years: Diane Krull, Manitowoc; two daughters: Sara (Brad) Kaster, Browntown, WI, and Kari (Andy) Mueller, Manitowoc; three grandsons: Edward and Emmitt Mueller, Manitowoc, and Cash Rhyan Paul Kaster, Browntown; six siblings: Jerry (Joyce) Krull, Pulaski, Nancy (Tayo) Kimps, Green Bay, Dianne (Joe) Bodart, Cato, Sue (Randy) Merryfield, Green Bay, Karen (Steve) Giles, Combined Locks, and LeAnne Krull, Clintonville; one sister-in-law: Lois Wright, California; and his furry companion: Abbey. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Jeffrey Allen Krull; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bernard and Lorraine Weiland; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Delores (Larry) Stephani and Wayne Wright; one niece: Jessica Coppersmith; one nephew: Steve Stephani; and Gary's close friend: Bob Manders.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Beaudry. Military Honors will be accorded by AMVETS Post 99 of Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com .

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Krull family with funeral arrangements.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff and doctors at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, the staff of Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, especially Ryan, RN, and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, for the care and compassion they have shown Gary and his family.