Gary T. Schiesser

Gary Schiesser, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family.

Gary Thomas Schiesser was born August 5, 1953 to Harold and Marian (Drechsel) Schiesser in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of Peace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls. Gary grew up on a farm in Orwell Township. He attended District 1504, Madison Elementary, and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1972. He then attended SDSU for Dairy manufacturing and Alex Tech for Carpentry.

He was employed with Md-Am Dairy, Creamery in Menomonie, WI, Handiman, and Walmart where he found his niche helping people find things and visiting.

Gary had a love for carpentry. He designed the house he built, a beautiful tiny home. He also loved landscaping and gardening.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Harold and Marian Schiesser; grandparents, Thomas and Maggie Schiesser and Herbert and Myrtle Drechsel.

Gary is survived by his son, David; sister, Karen (Mark) Sjostrom; brothers, Dale (Carole) Schiesser and Jeff (Rona) Schiesser; aunts, Ardis Fronning, Gloria Drechsel and Patricia Dowd; uncles, Herbie Drechsel, Duane (Marilyn) Drechsel, Vernell Drechsel, Carroll (Pauline) Drechsel; niece and nephews, Jennifer (Dan Clinger) Sjostrom, Nathan (Ashley) Schiesser, Justin (Ashley) Sjostrom, and Ryan Schiseser; great-nieces and nephew, Amelia, Natalie, Sophia, Nora, and Rhett, and numerous cousins and friends.

Thank you very much to Dr. Rooney, other doctors, nurses, and employees for the wonderful care of our brother Gary at the Cancer Center. Thank you also to the staff at Vivie Home Care and Hospice.

Time of Sharing: 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior.

Clergy: Chaplain Kevin Patch

Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com