Gary L. Stork, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on October 26, 1944 to Vern "Shirley"  and Irene (Engelman) Stork in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was a 1962 graduate of Oakwood High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On May 24, 1969 he married Peggy (Schmunk) Stork, who resides in Defiance.

Gary worked as a Millwright for General Motors for over 37 years until his retirement in 2017. He was a life member of VFW #3360. Gary enjoyed farming and camping, and he was a huge fan of the  Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gary will be sadly missed by his family and many good friends. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Peggy Stork of Defiance, his children; Tonya (Kirk) Green of Morenci, MI, and Jasen (Christina) Stork, Jeremy (Alana) Stork, Callie (William) Jackson, and Jerry Martinez, all of Defiance. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his siblings, Elizabeth Zuber, Judy Shaffer, Gloria (Dennis) Arps, Debbie (Robert) Ramon, Paul (Gail) Stork, Mike Stork, and Vern (Barbara) Stork, and sister-in-law, Chelle Stork. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Larry Stork and Nelson Stork. Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held  at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Brehler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens, with graveside military rites accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation, American Red Cross, or American Cancer Society.  Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.