Gary M. Ventrice Jr.

May 28, 1981 - November 12, 2017

Gary Martin Ventrice Jr. aged 36 of Fountain died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Gary was born on May 28, 1981 in Ludington, the son of Gary and Theresa Ventrice, and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1999. He furthered his education, earning his Associates Degree from West Shore Community College in 2001. Gary has worked the past 15 years for Packaging Corporation of America in Manistee as a heavy equipment operator and was a proud member of the Steelworkers Union. Gary enjoyed “living life” outdoors in many ways. He was a sportsman and member of the Mason County Fin & Feather Club, loved motorsports, especially Classic Cars, snowmobiling, boating, motorcycling, and everything else outdoors. His bright personality and fun-loving spirit made him friends wherever he went. His greatest love was always reserved for his family. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents William Ventrice, Frank and Ann Willey, and his uncles Thomas, David, and Richard Willey. Gary will be deeply missed by his devoted parents Gary and Theresa Ventrice of Fountain, his loving sisters Annette Ventrice of Manton and Angela Ventrice of Fountain, his beloved nephew Robert Mason Shriver of Manton, his dearest grandmother Bernadine Ventrice of Fountain, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and great friends. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 18 at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Friends may visit with his family on Saturday from 10:30 am until time of services at the funeral home. Those who wish to remember Gary with a memorial donation are asked to consider his family.