Gary John Pipek

Gary John Pipek, age 65, of Staples passed away on Sunday, May 8th 2022 at his home in Staples, MN. He was born on December 27th, 1956 to Delores (Martin) and George Pipek in Bertha, MN. He married Karen (Henry) August 20th, 1983. Together they raised 7 children.

Gary especially loved his family and spending time playing with his grandkids: Kara (Riley), Maiya, Mady, Bethany, Boston, Parker, Paisley, Hoyce, Patrick, Scout and Ezekiel. He loved sharing a variety of adventures with his family including the annual ski trip to Montana, processing maple syrup and sharing the “medicine” with the kids.

He started on the Burlington Northern Railroad on March 27th, 1975 and enjoyed his work primarily as an engineer until retiring in December of 2016. When he wasn’t working, he was always on the go, selling firewood, growing pumpkins and corn and even a brief stint as a beekeeper. He also enjoyed elk hunting in Colorado and backpacking in Montana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Delores Pipek, and his daughter Lily Fiona.

Gary will be deeply missed by his wife of 38 years, Karen and their children; Allison (Devin) Smith of Valbonne, France, Aaron (LaRena) Rondeau of Spokane, WA, Zachary (Jenna) Pipek of Vergas MN, Emma (Kyle) Grotluschen of Barnesville MN, Sonja Pipek of Olympia WA, John (Katie) Pipek of Kalispell MT, Theresa Pipek Wasilla AK, his siblings Karen (Tom) Schuster, Dan (Anna) Pipek, Diane (Chuck) Gillespie, Pam (Greg) Schmitz, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial for Gary will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with Father Aaron Kuhn, presiding. Visitation one hour prior to the mass. Interment Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.

If wanting to order flowers for the Pipek family, please call Williams Floral of Staples: (218) 894-2188

Caring for Gary and his family
Taylor Funeral Home of Staples