Gary Dean Woitaszewski

In Loving Memory of

Gary Dean Woitaszewski

Gary Woitaszewski was born on September 18, 1951, to Dennis and Cornelia “Cornie” Van Den Brink Woitaszewski.  He grew up in Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School in 1971.  He went on to attended Pipestone Vo-Tech in Pipestone, MN.  In 1972 he and Sharon Wulf were married in Pipestone, MN.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and in 1988 they adopted their son, Daniel Jay “DJ” at the age of 3 months.  Gary held various jobs over his lifetime.  He worked at Champion Homes, Broadway Bowl, and Culligan all in Slayton.  He also worked at Bayliner in Pipestone, MN, Highland Manufacturing in Worthington, MN, and Minnesota Soybean Plant in Brewster, MN.  He and Sharon later divorced.  In 2020 due to health reason Gary moved to the Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Marshall, MN.  He passed away there on July 17, 2024, at the age of 72.  He was a member of the Slayton Presbyterian Church in Slayton where he and Sharon served as custodians for many years.  In his younger days, Gary was active in summer softball, golf, and bowling. 

Survivors include his son, DJ Woitaszewski, two grandson, Gideon and Sullivan Woitaszewski, friend, Sharon Woitaszewski, brother, Allen and Nancy Woitaszewski, sister-in-law, Pam Woitaszewski Schreier and several nieces, nephews and their families.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Mark Woitaszewski.

A memorial service will be at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dave Hollis officiating. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Totzke Funeral Home on Thursday.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary Dean Woitaszewski, please visit our floral store.