Gary Alan Blauer, 81, died December 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 19, 1941, in Lyons, to Earl Raymond and Veda Cleo (Jones) Blauer, Sr.

Gary graduated from Phillipsburg High School.  He then received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Fort Hays State University, followed by his Master of Arts in Music Composition from North Texas State University.  Gary was a band instructor for Stafford Public Schools and North Reno Public Schools.  A gifted musician, Gary was a jazz trombonist with the United States Army Band while he was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.  In addition, Gary enjoyed arranging and composing music.

Gary is survived by:  brother, Earl Blauer, Jr. (Ro Ann) of Shawnee; sister, Celia Kay (Blauer) Hanson (Gary) of Virginia; son, Matt Blauer, Wichita; and mother to Matt and Paul, Judy Blauer of Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by:  his parents and a son, Paul Blauer.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no service.  Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501 is in charge of arrangements.