Gary M. Kostka, Kaukauna, age 60 passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1, 2011. He was born on September 29, 1950 and graduated from Little Chute High School. Gary was employed at Dura-Fibre in Menasha until his retirement in 2009. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Gary could always be found in his garage, working on cars and engines. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Gary is survived by his children: Adam of Kaukauna and Angela (Paul) Huss of Combined Locks; grandchildren: Taylor and Emma; brothers: Donald (Florence), Gerald (Mary) and Dan (Beth); sisters: Millie (Paul) Gailey, Bonnie (Gerald) Hartjes, Marianne (Bob) Schmidt and Janet (Kostka) Ertl; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Harriet Kostka; sister Suzanne Russ; and brothers-in-law: Tom Ertl and Bob Wildenberg.

Visitation will be held Thursday May 5, 2011 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until funeral at 6:00 p.m. at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (201 E. Main St. Little Chute). In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.