Gary Weishaupt, 59, of Augusta, Ga., beloved and devoted companion of Ms. Becky Wallace, entered into rest suddenly on Wed., Oct. 23, 2013.

Born in Japan and a resident of Augusta, Ga. and Lexington, S.C., most of his life, he was a son of the late John A. and Janice F. Weishaupt.

A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was Hiker with Penske. Gary enjoyed shooting pool and singing karaoke.

In addition to his companion and parents, family members include his children, Traci Yoakum, Cumming, Ga., Jamie Weishaupt, Savannah, Ga., Katie (Wes) Starling, Lexington, S.C., Travis (Cathy) Dixon, Martinez, Ga., Scott Stump, Augusta, Ga. and Toby (Angel) Stump, Lexington, S.C.; siblings, Butch Weishaupt, Augusta, Ga., Judy (Dan) Daubert, Augusta, Ga., Michael (Beth) Weishaupt, Martinez, Ga., Vicki (Tod) Petty, Martinez, Ga. and the late Darla Weishaupt, Becky’s children, Christi Woodruff, Fayetteville, Ga. and Matthew (Casey) Woodruff, Newnan, Ga.; twenty-one grandchildren, twin grandsons expected in February and his four legged child, the late Gidget.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sat., Oct. 26, 2013, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, S.C., with Pastor Brancie Stephens officiating. In accordance with his wishes, Gary will be cremated following the service.

It has been requested by the family and due to the fact that Becky does not have a green thumb, memorials be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

The family geeted friends on Sat. from 1-3 p.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, S.C.