Gary Alex Kocurek, 71, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2024 from injuries sustained in an unfortunate bicycle accident near Dubina. Gary was a complex personality, a nonstoppable thinker and doer. He was highly intelligent yet down to earth, hardworking and conscientious, thoughtful and caring and supportive, had a dry and sometimes bizarre sense of humor, was fascinated with history and weather, loved animals, and stood up for what was right. He had an artistic side that came out in unexpected ways – faux finishes and stenciling on walls he plastered himself, appreciating the lyrics of songs and the voices that carried them, seeing beauty and structure in clouds, marveling at the colors and forms of native flora, and seeing beyond centuries-old architecture to the ancient lives of its former inhabitants. He wrote beautifully and succinctly, whether it was a simple note or a complex research paper.
