Gary Dean Billick, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at The Avacentre at Brosh Chapel, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.   A private family inurnment will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre is caring for Gary's arrangements.

Gary was born January 10, 1941 in Brooklyn, the son of Herbert M. and Gertrude (Bolen) Billick.  He served in the United States Army from 1958 – 1961.  Gary was united in marriage to Mary E. Johnson on May 1, 1965 in Newhall.  He worked for MidAmerican Energy (Iowa – Illinois Gas and Electric) for over 40 years, while also running Billick's Backhoe Service in and around the Cedar Rapids area.  Gary enjoyed boating, wood working, model trains and a cold one with friends and family.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother William (Rose) Billick of Dyer, Nevada; his sister Kay (Verlin) Carlson of St. Peter, Minnesota; son Dean (Teri) of Ely, granddaughter Nicole (Andy) Sonenstahl of Marion, great-grandchildren Savannah, Beau and Lacey, grandson Jameson (Kieu) of Ely and granddaughter Shannon of Ely; son Keith of Cedar Rapids; son Greg (Karen) of Cedar Rapids, grandsons Andrew of Brainerd, Minnesota and Caleb of Iowa City; brothers-in-law Gerald Johnson of Newhall and Robert Johnson of Atkins; sisters-in-law Pattie Brown of Franklin, Kentucky and Martha (Bob) Handley of Toddville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; stepfather Harry Horvat; sister Ann McIntosh; father and mother-in-law Howard and Luella Johnson; and in-law spouses Sheila Johnson, Marilyn Johnson and Tom Brown.

The family requests in-lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Gary's name to the charity of your choice.