Gary Michael Sheehan, 66, of Oronoco passed away January 25, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Gary was born October 17, 1945 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester.  He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1963.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1971 and was a commissioned officer with a rank of Captain.  Gary was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War (1967-68) and continued to serve his country in the National Guard after his active military service.  On October 26, 1979, Gary married Susanne Tuttle in Mantorville, Minnesota.  Gary was employed by Seneca foods for 28 years. He retired as a warehouse foreman in September 2010.

Gary was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved his A-frame home on Lake Zumbro and touring the countryside.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his cherished grandchildren.  His interests were coin collecting; watching cooking shows on TV; grilling out for his family and watching football, baseball and NASCAR.   He was a member of the American Legion.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Susanne and three children:  Katie (Craig) Nagel of Stewartville; Christopher Sheehan of Stewartville and a stepdaughter, Danielle (John) Pedretti of Nerstrand.  He has six grandchildren:  Caden, Vienna, Juliet, Jordan, James and Breanna.  He is also survived by six brothers and sisters:  Donald (Sonja) Sheehan of Kasson, David (Judy) Sheehan of Janesville, Patricia (Willard) Andrist of Lake City, Kevin Sheehan of Austin, Texas and Karolyn and Paulette Sheehan of Rochester.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Charlotte Sheehan.