Gary Allen Muck
March 17, 1952 - November 17, 2011
Gary Allen Muck, age 59, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in the Hospice Unit of Ashtabula County Medical Center. The son of John and Thelma (Allen) Muck, he was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 17, 1952, being the 13th out of 17 brothers and sisters.
He moved to the Ashtabula area after graduating from Minford High School in 1970. He was previously married to Jane Engle from March 24, 1973 until 1990. On March 17, 2002, he married Peggy Weir and they celebrated nine years of marriage. Gary was a carpenter by trade and part of his extensive work history included many years of siding installation as well as windows and doors, giving him the nickname ‘make it fit’ Muck, and building 17 homes. He could fix and build anything. He enjoyed creating wood projects for his family and friends. He was very precise and took great pride in his talents as a wood worker and wood stenciler. He loved country music, Conway Twitty being his favorite performer. The Bengals and the Buckeyes were the teams he would cheer for on a regular basis and on occasion when the Bengals were not performing to his satisfaction they became the “Bungles”. He could be heard all through the house yelling 'touchdown Cincinnati' when they scored. According to Gary, NASCAR was never the same after the death of his hero, Dale Earnhart Sr. His grandchildren were his special pride and joy; no matter where he was or what he was doing, he always made time for them. Blessed with a unique sense of humor, he will be remembered for his silly stories and off the wall jokes. He enjoyed brightening people's day making his 'special' cake for them. His legacy for his love of family and friends will be long remembered by those he met along his journey of life.
Gary is survived by his wife, Peggy (Weir) Muck of Ashtabula; children, Alicia (Derek) Wiser and Chuck (Leeann Hopson) Muck, both of Ashtabula; step-children, Bryan (Jackie) Weir of Houston Texas, Tracy (Philip) Erwin of Athens, Ohio and Tina Weir of Nelsonville, Ohio; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Elizabeth, Jenna, Alek, Courtney, Jeremy, Hunter, Kira, Marcus, Willie, Huntar, Dakota and Colton; sisters, Fern, Judy and Tish; brothers, Danny, Bill, Robert and Mike; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by several brothers; and both parents. A Memorial Service will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, at DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Burial will be at a later date in Portsmouth, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the Funeral Home until time of Service.