Gary L. Pitts, age 88, a resident of Kenosha, died Thursday, April 30th 20226 at Parkside Manor in Kenosha.
Born on June 26th, 1937, in Kenosha County, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Dixon) Pitts.
He was educated in the schools of Kenosha County.
On August 30th, 1958, he would marry Shirley Swank at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
He was employed at Snap-On for over thirty years as a tool specialist.
He was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his son Mark. He was a member of the K-Town Bass Fishing Club. He was invited to “Outdoors Adventures for the Physically Challenged” and traveled to Wyoming with his son Mark as his escort. He loved all animals, especially his dogs, Butchie and Peppy. He enjoyed watching all types of sporting shows. He would often brag about his wife’s cooking and baking. They didn’t eat out much, as he said he could get a better meal at home. His wife’s dinner would often come with a delicious dessert, many times a homemade pie, which he enjoyed.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of 67 years, and one son, Mark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lowell, and a sister-in-law, Joyce Pitts. He was further preceded in death by his two beloved dogs, Butchie and Peppy.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will take place later at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Safe Harbor Humane Society.
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