Gary Post

Gary Post, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away at home on November 18, 2024.

He was born October 29, 1946 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Gerd and Wilma (Asbe) Post. Gary grew up on a farm near Rolfe, Iowa. He married Becky Mazur on August 5, 1972. In 1978, Gary and Becky built their home in Des Moines where they enjoyed their lives together.

He pursued a life-long career as a teacher of Mathematics. Gary retired from Saydel Schools after 29 years. In retirement, he tutored college students, traveled in the United States and Europe, and spent time with his granddaughter.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Becky Post; son, Glen (Sasha) Post; granddaughter, Stella Post; sister, Nancy (Kent) Loehr; niece, Stephanie (Jacob) Harris, brother-in-law, Mark Cummings; nieces, Cassandra (Troy) Jones, and Corrie (Eric) von Holdt; and many other loving family members and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gerd and Wilma (Asbe) Post; and his sister, Peggy Cummings.

Family will greet friends Monday, November 25, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, 524 NW 54th Avenue in Des Moines at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Northern Iowa Department of Mathematics.

Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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