Gary Bongers, 76, of De Pere, passed away Saturday December 26, 2015 at a local hospital. The son of the late Gordon and Mary Alice (O'Connell) Bongers was born June 19, 1939 in Green Bay. He married Mary Bowman on August 27, 1971. Gary was a 1958 graduate of West High School. He served twenty seven years on the Brown County Sheriff's Department and retired in 1994 with rank of Sergeant. He enjoyed all sports and remained active throughout his entire life, participating in golf, bowling, fishing, softball, and volleyball. Gary was extremely handy and passed his skills of fixing things along to his family. He could fix anything and if there was not a part available, he would manufacture it. He was a lifelong automobile and motorcycle enthusiast. Gary was a great Dad and loving, patient Grandfather "Papa". He and Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Mary, children and grandchildren, Jared and Erin Bongers, (Jackson and Alivia), Chip and Katie Bongers (Carley), Craig and Tonya Marks, (Morgann and Clay), Tim Bongers (Dylan), Bill and Jody Bongers (Alex), Rochelle Eisner (Bryce), Richard and Jill De Muth (Jason, Tyler and Tracey), one sister, Susan Williams, nieces and nephews, Kathy, Paul, John and Julie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Robert, Joseph, and La Verne, and brother-in-law, Dan Williams. Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME. 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 2:00 to 5:30 pm Tuesday December 29, 2015. Funeral service will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Bongers family. The Bongers family extends a thank you to the Sixth Floor ICU at St. Vincent Hospital for their care and support.