Gary Flage

Gary Lee Flage of San Angelo, TX passed November 30, 2020 of complications from COVID-19. He was 78 years old. Due to COVID-19, there will be no service. Gary’s ashes will be scattered on his family’s farm in Iowa.

Born March 8, 1942 in Waukon, Gary grew up on his family’s farm. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and studied Russian linguistics. While at Goodfellow AFB, Gary met Marilyn Treadwell, whom he married March 19, 1966.

Their daughter, Karon, was born when stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. Being honorably discharged in 1968, the family returned to San Angelo, TX in 1970, where son Bruce was born. Gary graduated from Angelo State University (ASU) in May 1972 and worked at Nathan’s Jewelers for over 20 years.

After store closure, Gary purchased Southwest Spa and enjoyed 10 years of camaraderie with his many clients. Gary loved to travel, attend ASU games, spend time with his grandchildren, and volunteer for the San Angelo Stock Show and ASU Athletics.

Gary is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his daughter, Karon, of Arlington, VA; his son, Bruce (Lynsey), of San Angelo, TX; his grandchildren, Colton and Holland, of San Angelo, TX; his sister-in-law, Trudy Flage, of Rapid City, SD; his brother, Loren (Becky) Miller, of Lansing; and Marilyn’s brothers, John, Gary and Donald Treadwell, and their families. He joins in Heaven his parents, Ralph and Stella Flage; and his brother, Dean.

For the full obituary and memorial information, please visit www.harper-funeralhome.com.