Gary J. Majerus, 74, of Austin, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Adams Health Care Center, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Gary was born in Austin on Sept. 20, 1940, to Andrew and Viola (Meek) Majerus. He attended school and graduated from Austin High School. He married Pamela Schmidt on June 17, 1977, in Mapleview. Gary worked in construction for over 37 years in southern Minnesota. He retired in 2002.

Gary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed racing stock cars at the Chateau raceway, even winning the stock car championship one year. Gary enjoyed deer hunting every fall and did the once in a life time Moose hunt in BWCA. He spent many winters ice fishing on Mille Lacs Lake and did summer fishing whenever possible. He liked to tackle any fix it/remodel projects around the house including building himself a larger garage wherever he lived. In retirement he enjoyed many camping/canoeing trips to the BWCA with his family. Gary was an avid NASCAR fan and liked chasing down items to add to his extensive Dale Earnhardt collection. In the later years Gary liked watching his “little guys” (Brody, Brett, Logan and Lukas) grow and spending time with his four legged friend Ginger.

Gary is survived by his wife Pam of Austin; daughter, Katie (Dan) Mallory of Spring Valley, Minnesota; son, Andy Majerous of Austin; four grandsons: Brody, Brett, Logan and Lukas; sisters: Barb Wanarka of Austin, Janet (Mel) Haldorson of Austin, and Janice Teich of Alaska; brothers-in-law: Bob Mandt of Rose Creek, Larry Schmidt of Peterson, Minnasota; sisters-in-law: Diane Joseph of Austin, Pat LeLoup of Virginia, Minnesota; mother-in-law, Lois Schmidt of Austin.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Dorothy Mandt, Mary Lou, Patricia Taylor, and brother Ronnie.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplin Richard Spande officiating. Online Condolences- www.mayerfh.com.