Gary Thomas Brednich, 77, of LaGrange, Kentucky, formerly of Midland, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Left to cherish his memory are his children, Benjy Brednich (Carolyn), Betsy Olszanowski (Brian), Brig Brednich, and Burke Brednich (Stacey); grandchildren, Caden, Tabor, Reece, Chase, Pierce, Kate, Carson, Hudson, Marin, and Hollis; mother of his children, Mary Beth Brednich; extended family and friends.  Despite Gary’s health struggles in the latest season of his life, he always remained kind.

Gary was the only child born to Jacob and Vera Thomas Brednich in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1947. Gary graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He spent the majority of his professional career focusing on oil and gas loans in the commercial banking industry. Gary and Mary Beth began their family together in Illinois. He was a man of faith and was involved in church activities and share groups throughout his life. Most recently he was a member of the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas. Gary was a proud father to his four children, serving as a coach and volunteer with their many activities.

Gary lived in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Illinois, Arizona, Kansas, and finally Texas, where he built a life together with his beloved Robin until her passing in 2023. He loved dogs, reading, history, scuba diving, and traveling with Robin. He collected guns and model trains. Gary will be remembered by his children through many stories, expressions, and experiences.

A graveside service to honor Gary’s life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia where he will be laid to rest beside Robin.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Gary’s memory to your local humane society or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.