Gary Andrew Kirsch, 69, of Omaha, Neb., passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at his home.

Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Saint Gerald Catholic Church in Omaha, Neb. Reverend Michael B. Voithofer officiated. Internment was at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, Neb.

Gary A. Kirsch was born July 31, 1950, in Mitchell. Gary received all of his sacraments at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket. He graduated from Woonsocket High School and then joined the U.S. Navy. He served for four years. Gary returned home to Omaha, Neb., and worked for Wilson Packing. Later, he worked for Drake Williams Rail Car as a welder. He also worked as a custodian at the Omaha VA Hospital.

Gary enjoyed playing golf and collecting memorabilia.

He is survived by his six children; three stepchildren; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Kirsch; sisters, Lois Kirsch, Bonnie McDowell and Pat (Doug) Christopherson; and many nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two brothers-in-law, one nephew, and many aunts and uncles.