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In
1980 Gary joined the Forest Service at the Kawishiwi Ranger District of the
Superior National Forest. A year later, he moved to the forest supervisor's
office in Duluth, MN, where he stayed for the next 26 years. In 2001 Gary became
a civil engineering technician for the Region 9 Technical Services Team.
Gary
consistently showed his exceptional ability in coordination, design and contract
preparation on many projects throughout the region. Gary developed a regional
standard crew quarters building design. His work on the Ely Tanker Base office
in Minnesota became a national prototype. Whether he was working on a bunkhouse
for the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan or a multimillion dollar project
like the Mark Twain National Forest's Eleven Point Ranger District office
in Doniphan, MO, Gary ensured that the work was done with accessibility and
safety in mind.
Project work
was not the only duty where Gary excelled. He was the primary Superior National
Forest liaison with the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. His role has resulted
in an ongoing partnership. Gary worked with various volunteer groups over many
weekends to build 14 accessible fishing piers on the Superior National Forest.
In
addition, Gary was active with the Lion's Club, Habitat for Humanity,
Carlton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse Search and Rescue Squad, Lake
Superior College Foundation's board, and with his local church. In 1992
Gary was nominated for a national award in recognition of more than 2,400 hours
of community service.
Gary is survived
by his wife of 38 years, Patricia; son, Bret Ekman of Brookston, MN; daughter,
Suzanne Wolff of Duluth; sister, Bonnie Mohr of Superior; and six grandchildren.
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