Gary Otto Green

Gary Otto Green, 77, of Newton died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, July 22, at the funeral home. Memorials in Gary’s name may be left at the funeral home (checks made payable to Gary D. Green).

Gary, the son of Otto Jay and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Schmidt) Green, was born on March 23, 1947 in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1964. Gary served his country in the U.S. Army. On August 8, 1969, Gary was united in marriage with Penny Alberta Robson in Newton. They moved to Wisconsin for a short time, but then returned to Newton where they always considered home. Gary worked for over 40 years as an engineer for the Vermeer Company in Pella. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion Post111, and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his children, Gary D. Green of Marshalltown and Teresa A. (Curt) Robson of Newton; grandchildren, Haley Thompson, Hunter Chamberlin, Brandon Page, and Gage Green; his two great-grandchildren, Nataley and River Thompson; siblings, Gayla (Dave) Hannagan of Newton and Galen (Wanda) Green of Newton; and his two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Penny Green; sister, Gloria Clement; and brother, Gil Francis Green.