Gary John Piatz, 49, of Aberdeen passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, of natural causes at his residence in Aberdeen.
A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen, with Father Jordan Samson presiding. Burial follows at St. Mary's Cemetery, Aberdeen.
Friends may sign his online guestbook at schriversmemorial.com.
Gary John Piatz was born on Aug. 6, 1963, to Frank J. and Rose (Uhrich) Piatz in Aberdeen. He was raised and attended school in Aberdeen, graduating from Aberdeen Roncalli High School with the class of 1982. Gary furthered his education at Canby Vocational Technical School in Minnesota, where he obtained a degree in printing.
Throughout his working career, Gary was employed at various jobs, both in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. He continued to make Aberdeen his home until the time of his death.
Gary is survived by his mother, Rose Piatz of Aberdeen; sister, Susan (Kevin) Dell of Aberdeen; two nieces: Sandra (Kevin) Pons and Jessica (fiance Jared Frach) Dell; and one great-nephew, Liam Pons.
Gary's father, Frank Piatz, preceded him in death in 2010.