Gary W. LaClair, 72, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born November 17, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Gene and Beverly (Beal) LaClair.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1970. He worked at Doskocil Food Service and owned his own detail shop along with a car lot. Gary proudly worked as a supervisor for the City of Hutchinson where he retired from. He enjoyed working and servicing vehicles. Mostly, Gary loved spending time with his granddaughters playing his guitar and listening to music with them.

In 1971, Gary married Dana Conrad. They shared nearly 54 beautiful years together.

Gary is survived by: beloved wife, Dana LaClair, of Hutchinson; son, Jason (Laura) LaClair of Colorado; Mindy LaClair of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Katelyn and Audrey Wilson of Hutchinson; brother, Kevin LaClair of Kansas City; sisters, Debra Bigler of Utah and Kelley LaClair of Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at New Life Church of Nazarene, 200 E. Campbell, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Gary LaClair Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.  To benefit the Gary LaClair Memorial Fund, please make the check payable to Elliott Mortuary.