Gary R. Slaughter

1942 - 2023

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Gary R. Slaughter, 80, of Lone Tree, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Lone Tree.  Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery.  A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Gary.  Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Gary R. Slaughter was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Iowa City, the son of Raymond and Helen (Colbert) Slaughter.  He was a 1960 graduate of Lone Tree High School.  On April 4, 1964, Gary was united in marriage to Marla Gale Lantz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lone Tree.  Gary worked for Bandag and retired from the University of Iowa as an electrician.  He was a past member of the Lone Tree Fire Department and enjoyed morning coffee with the guys, playing cards, camping, boating, golfing, and driving his golf cart around Lone Tree.  Most of all he dearly loved to spend time with his family.

Gary will be deeply missed by his children: Randy Raymond (Jan) Slaughter of Lone Tree and Rodney (Elizabeth) Slaughter of Gallatin, Tennessee; six grandchildren: Eric Slaughter, Aaron Slaughter, Emma Slaughter, Cole Williams, Amelia Slaughter and Ian Slaughter; siblings: Dave (Jan) Slaughter of Cedar Rapids, Keith (Diane) Slaughter of Iowa City, Rick (Peggy) Slaughter of Iowa City and Brenda (Joe) Ewing of Iowa City; sister-in-law: Katie Slaughter of Amana; and many nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Marla; sister: Judy (Danny) Curtis; and brother: Ronald Slaughter.