Gary J. Lindstrom, Wappingers Falls NY

[Bob Andrews]

Sad to report the passing of friend and Studebaker royalty, Gary Lindstrom, known as Studegary on this forum. I posted details in the thread titled 'Studegary??' RIP. I am really going to miss your guidance.

Gary Lindstrom Obituary - Fishkill, NY | McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.

[sweetolbob]

Will miss Gary's presence and knowledge, God speed.

Bob

[Milaca]

I never met Gary but I always appreciated his input and wisdom that he shared on the forum. I will miss him. Here is a portion of the obituary:

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Gary J. Lindstrom, 82, a lifelong local area resident, died on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill.
Born in Beacon on August 4, 1939, Gary was the son of John D. and Helen (Pikul) Lindstrom. He graduated high school in 1957 from Wappingers Central High School. He earned an Associate’s Degree from Dutchess Community College and Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Marist College.

He also attended State University of New York - Long Island Center, where he met his wife, Catherine Klaus. They were married on June 29, 1963, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst. Catherine predeceased him on February 28, 2021.

Gary’s early employment included A&P Market, Cecilwood Theatre, Normandy Farm, a veterinary hospital, S&S Painting, Sonotone Battery, two Atlantic Service Stations, and as a Technical Assistant to a VP at Chemical Rubber Products. This was followed by Gary’s main career as an engineer for IBM Corp. for 26 years in Poughkeepsie and East Fishkill. He left IBM in 1990 as an Advisory Engineer. After leaving IBM, Gary worked as a substitute teacher for the Wappingers Central and Beacon School Districts, a chauffeur for Arnoff Livery, as a driver for Wellesley Inn, as a Field Applications Engineer for GaSonics and in car sales for Ketcham Motors.

Gary and Cathy fell in love thanks to their Studebakers, which they both had when they met. They devoted much of their lives to all things involving the vehicle brand. Gary served as a corporate director for the Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc. for 18 years, and was an authenticity judge. Gary owned more than 50 Studebakers throughout his lifetime.

[Topper2011]

Godspeed Gary.

[JoeHall]

Sincere condolences to the Family, and I pray Gary Rests In Peace.

[8E45E]

My condolences as well.

The Studebaker community has lost yet another veteran with a lot of 'hands-on' experience from when these cars were still being made in South Bend. I sincerely hope his final wish of his last ride being in a restored 1929 Studebaker hearse is granted.

Craig

[Bob Andrews]

Gary chose McHoul Funeral Home for first Cathy and then himself because they have a Studebaker Hearse. He told me that he had arranged for his Last Ride to be in that hearse. I wish I could be at the services to get a picture of it.

[LarkTruck]

Very sorry to hear this. We lost another Good Guy.
R.I.P. Gary.

Jim & Judy

[Hawklover]

Living with the real specter of cancer, I believe that scourge will eventually claim us all;-(

[6hk71400]

I met Gary as probably most of us did; thru the forum. A passionate man for his wife, Studebaker's and life in general. He will be missed by all of us. My thoughts to his family on their loss.

Bob Miles
Romans 8:31-39 Take comfort in these words

[doug]

He will be missed by all of us.

[gordr]

This is sad news, indeed. RIP, Gary.

[Michidan]

Oh no.
I also never met Gary , I only know him from his many years here on our forum.
I always appreciated his steadfast adherence to correctness, sometimes bluntly so. He did that well. RIP Gary.

[BobWaitz]

Really sorry to hear this as well. my condolences to his family.

[r1lark]

A good man with a amazing memory. I talked with Gary in person several times, and a fair amount 'online'. His contribution to the Studebaker community will be missed.