His favorite hobbies where cars....owned more than 6 corvettes! Along with many other sports cars.

His true love was for boating! Started with a ski boat then moved onto Express Cabin cruisers! Spent most of his boating life on Lake Mighigan in St.Joesph, Mighigan. Traveled every summer along the cost of Mighigan as well as trips
to Chicago!!

A true boater! 

Gary was the oldest of three sons born to Richard and Joan Klem. He was survived by his Mother, Joan Klem and his wife Sandra Kowal Klem along with two daughters Chandra Klem and Karley Klem. As well as both brothers Richard Klem and Lawrence Klem. He also had two grandchildren Brianna Plencner and Trevor Plencner. 

Lived his early life in Wheaton,IL where his mother still resides. Attended Wheaton Central High School. Married Lori Dix. Together they had Chandra Klem. Then went on to attend college as well as work at Gary-Wheaton Bank. He was a sucessful banker for many years, Was VP Business Development and created new systems never done before.

Later he re-married Sandra Kowal. Together they had Karley Klem. They moved to St.Petersburg, Florida. 

He was generous to a fault, love for life. Caring soul who will be missed by all the many lives he has touched!