Friedmeyer, Gary John “Big Daddy” “Pop”
Passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 76. Dear son of the late Harold and Agatha (nee Schilli) Friedmeyer. Beloved husband for 56 years of Laura (nee Greaving) Friedmeyer. Dear father of Michelle (Clark) Nolen, Gary (Kelly) Friedmeyer and Karen (Brenden) Johnson. Loving grandfather of Emily Nolen and Lauren Friedmeyer.
Gary was a jack of all trades and loved fixing anything with duct tape and zip ties. His passions were gardening, cooking for family and friends and being on the water. He was a real estate agent for 30+ years in Oakville and made great connections with his colleagues and clients.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Monday, August 8 at 10AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Gary to be made to the Humane Society of St. Louis or Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Visitation Sunday, 2-6PM.
Many fond memories of Gary, my condolences to you Karen it was a lovely man and father I’m sure you will miss him. My prayers will be with you and your family for peace in these troubled times.
Additionally, Big Daddy enjoyed chasing hot air balloons with Michelle’s girlfriends while they waited patiently for her to get ready to go out!
Good times!
To my sister, Laura, and the great extended family with Gary, we offer our sincere condolences. The collective warmth and love from all of you will comfort this family during these difficult times. May Gary rest in peace.
Love you all,
Denny & Nancy Greaving
Gary & I were friends from the time our families moved next door to each other in Lake Alfred, FL. We were 5 or 6 years old. Went to the same schools until his family move back to St. Louis. I had the good fortune of spending 4 days with him and Laura about 5 years ago. My prayers are with Laura and family. Gary will definitely be missed by all.
Sending our condolences. Gary was one of a kind and will definitely be missed! Gary has done so much for Craig and I over the years, he videoed our wedding and reception and then also helped us purchase and sell our first home together. Rest In Peace Big Gary!
Sending hugs and prayers,
Craig, Ellen, Kayla, and Nate Bauer
Laura- Gary was one of a kind and I have so many great memories. He touched so many lives. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
So sorry to hear this. We all loved Big Daddy. Our deepest condolences.
The best guy and friend we never knew He will be love and missed by many. Laura, Karen, Michelle, Gary, and your families, you’re in your thoughts and prayers.
Love Linda Jason and Danny Joe Wooley and sons
To all of the Friedmeyer family we send love and prayers! it’s been along time since we were neighbors, but we have stayed in touch through Facebook and have kept all of you in our hearts. Gary was a one-of-a-kind character and loved life and loved his family and friends! May God give all of the family comfort and peace in the days ahead! Love and prayers from the Peppers (living in Florida)
So sorry to hear this. Gary and I were schoolmates from 8th grade on. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and so friendly to everyone. It is no wonder that he was such a successful real estate agent. .”Laura I met you when Gary came down for our 30th WHHS reunion. I remember it was getting late and you said to him “I am going to go back to the hotel and be with the kids. You stay here and enjoy your friends.” I remember thinking that Gary found his true soulmate. You were as warm and loving as Gary was. Barbara has kept me up to date on how Gary. My condolences to you and your children. I will let the Class of 64 know. He will be missed. Beverly Boyd Burns
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Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May you hold all the precious memories of him close to your heart.
So sorry to hear this, Gary was such a great guy just meeting him at our 39th class reunion was great. When he wanted to take over the desk giving out our information to people coming in to learn who everyone was relieved me to enjoy the reunion.
Saddened by your loss. Gary was always friendly and kept you smiling. I worked in real estate with him. Sending prayers your way.
All my love Gary and Laura. So sorry I will need to wait to see Gary again. He was kind to me and mine. Chrissie Shearn.
So sorry to hear this, Gary was such good friend very nice guy
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you Laura, Gary, Michelle, Karen and family. Our hearts go out to you. Carol, Angie, Donna, Stephanie and Stephen
Laura, I saw on Facebook that your husband passed. Even though it has been many years since I have seen you, you and your family are in my prayers.
I remember Gary at one of our USASAC outings when I did the prayer for the fallen. He came up and shook my hand and thanked me for doing that. First person to ever say that to me…
My condolence to all of Gary’s family and friends.