Garry Schlecht

Garry Lee Schlecht, 82, Mandan, North Dakota, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. Visitation is scheduled from 10-11:00 AM, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Burial to follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan at Noon.

Garry was born April 2, 1943, to Emil and Martha (Schauer) Schlecht at Jamestown, North Dakota, where he was raised and educated. He served in the US Army from 1961-1964. On May 21, 1971, he married Ginger Wilson in Jamestown. Garry worked various construction and factory jobs, and as a railroad conductor for 23 years. He was an accomplished handyman and could do anything.

He is survived by his wife, Ginger; one daughter, Teri Schlecht, Bangor, Maine, one son, Adam Schlecht, Bismarck; sister, Shirley (Clarence) deceased Netzer, Jamestown; three brothers, Dennis Schlecht, Jerome (Susan) Schlecht, all of Salem, Oregon, and Steven Schlecht, Jamestown; five grandchildren, Paige Winge, Raine Winge, Alex Quarstad, Tiarra Schlecht, and Tiffiny Schlecht; and six great grandchildren.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents; two sister, Theresa Schlecht, and Mildred (Raidar) Ytgard, brothers, Buddy, Lloyd, Elroy, and Rodney Schlecht.

Funeral arrangements are being made with DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, North Dakota.