Cary Kyle Gauger's Obituary
Cary Kyle Gauger, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with metastatic melanoma. He bravely fought the cancer even after it spread to his brain in 2021, and he lived a fulfilling life until the end.
Cary was born in Oshkosh on May 13, 1967, the son of Carlyle and Mary (Jordan) Gauger. He attended Oshkosh West High School, where he was a successful track athlete and graduated in 1986 with high honors. He later attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Cary married Susan Faust on May 31, 1991 in Oshkosh, and together they had two wonderful children. Cary worked for Copps Food Center for 18 years and then spent 19 years working for Badger Liquor. He understood the value of hard work and was always dedicated to his job, and he was well-liked by the people who worked with him.
Cary was an avid reader who could seldom be found without a book or two nearby. He enjoyed camping with his family (Green Lake Campground was his lifelong favorite), cooking all kinds of recipes, playing volleyball, and playing computer games. He was especially fond of dogs and was regularly seen walking his four-legged companions around their neighborhood. Cary was known for his big smile and his helpful nature. He served as an excellent role model for his children, and the world deserves more good individuals like him.
Left to mourn Cary are his wife Susan, their two children Christopher and Emily, and their beloved dogs Rocky and Benny; his sister Sarah; his sisters-in-law Sandy (Rick) Voruda, Sharry Appel, and Linda Faust; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and many friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his parents Carlyle and Mary, his brother Gregory, his parents-in-law Donald and Inge Faust, and his and Susan’s beloved dogs Daisy and Boomer.
Cary’s family extends a special thanks to Dr. Bradley C. Heraly, MD and his team at the Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center for treating his illness and giving him more time to spend with his loved ones. They also extend thanks to Aurora Home Care for the compassionate hospice they provided to Cary during his final days.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, located at 865 S. Westhaven Drive in Oshkosh.
In lieu of flowers, Cary’s family is establishing a memorial in his honor.
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