Gary W. Plasterer, 62, of rural Van Buren (Milo), IN, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on Saturday, December 31, 1960, in Huntington, IN to Paul A. & Lola M. Plasterer.  Gary was a 1979 graduate of Huntington North. He formerly worked at Active Products in Marion until they closed, and then transferred to Almco Steel Products in Bluffton. He had been employed at Almco for over 20 years. Gary enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, and gardening, caring for his animals, and had always been a big advocate of 4-H. Sheep shearing with his brother and father created some very cherished memories. Above all in life he loved his grandkids, whether they were blood or not he treated them all with the same never-ending love.

Loving survivors include his mother Lola (Wilcoxson) Plasterer, Warren, IN, sons Kevin (Amber) Plasterer, Landess, IN & Matthew (Jordan) Plasterer, Warren, IN, brother Harold (Linda) Plasterer, Warren, IN, brother Roger Plasterer, Warren, IN, sister Carolyn (Steve) Redding, Huntington, IN, sister Kay Plasterer, Encinitas, CA, 5 grandchildren Sean, Camaro, Landon, Kiara, & Jon Wayne Plasterer, long-time companion Debra Cloud, Van Buren, IN and her children, Chad (Kelly) Smith of Van Buren, IN, and Jamie Smith of Van Buren, IN, Debra's grandchildren, Ethan, Alicia, Clay, Darren, and Angel, and great grandchildren, Raylan, Kendall, Charlie, Max, Jo, Bentley, Addi, Lily, and Jaxon.

He was preceded in death by his father Paul A. Plasterer in 2004.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home located at 203 N. Matilda St Warren, IN 46792, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A service to celebrate his life will be at Salamonie Church of the Brethren, located at 2662 W 600 S Warren, IN 46792, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, with Pastor Mel Zumbrun and Pastor Zack Working officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory in rural Marion, Huntington County.

Preferred memorials:  Huntington County 4-H 1340 S. Jefferson St. Huntington, IN 46750

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.