There will be a Gathering in memory of Gary Minton for family and friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.Gary was born on October 19, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away on March 1, 2019 in Monroe, LA. He retired after 30 years as a mechanical engineer at Unico, Inc. in Franksville, WI. He was a railroad and space travel enthusiast, a voracious reader and loved to eat pistachio nuts. He was an avid hobbyist, especially model rocketry and Lionel model trains. He was a 56 year member of National Association of Rocketry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Audrey Minton, and other relatives and friends.He is survived by his wife, Arlene Minton; son, Russell Minton(Joseph); sister, Deborah Dulek (Gary); and a brother, Scott Minton (Karen)In lieu of flowers/gifts, you may donate to Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge at the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/mintongw-trees&rcid=r01155174223981deef1d2d107f42e8&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_wServices are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.