Gary C. Hamilton, 72 of Elkhorn, WI, went home to his heavenly Father on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 7, 1950 in Randolph, OH, the son of the late Paul and Virginia (Jones) Hamilton.  Gary served in the United State Navy for 6 years. While he was in the service, he met his future wife, Diane Inkmann and they were united in marriage on May 6, 1972 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Gary and Diane celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary at Riviera Maya in Mexico, a gift from their sons and families.  He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church of East Troy, WI, where he was very active, serving a tenure as president of the parish council, working many years at the parish Fall Festival and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Helping Hands of St Peter's.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, and did extensive traveling in the US and abroad with his family.  Gary was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. One of his most cherished roles was as "grandpa" to his 7 grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane, their three sons: Jason (Vanessa) Hamilton, Christopher (Chelsey) Hamilton and Justin (Ashley) Hamilton, seven grandchildren; Aidan, Madison, Geneva, Finn, Ty, Milo and Owen, his four brothers: Larry (Sandra) Hamilton, Robert (Jody) Hamilton, David Hamilton and Jeff (Ann) Hamilton, mother-in-law, Kathlyn Inkmann, brother- in- laws and sister-in laws, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, father- in- law, Edward Inkmann, and brother, Andrew Hamilton.

Gary was truly a "handy" man, enjoying building projects at his home, a skill he passed along to his 3 sons. He was an avid golfer and loved all sports. He loved coaching his sons' soccer teams and also played soccer himself in the men's league in East Troy. Gary was very interested in antique cars and finally realized his dream when he purchased a 1940 Buick last year. Gary retired from Miller Brewing Company after working there for 31 years as a maintenance electrician.

Gary believed in community service and served as the president of St Vincent Depaul and again when that became Helping Hands of St Peter's. The mission was still the same, helping those in need in the community of East Troy and Walworth County. He was active in the East Troy Athletic Booster club, helping to build the first "Roamin Trojan" to sell concessions at the East Troy School's athletic events, in which his sons were active participants. He loved working at Holiday Help, the Christmas program in East Troy to assist families who needed help with Christmas gifts for their kids.

The physical presence of this kind and caring man, will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but his gentle spirit will be alive in their hearts, always.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00AM on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1981 Beulah Avenue, East Troy, WI, with Father Larry Champan officiating.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00PM on Friday, September 2, 2022  to be followed by Military Honors at 7:00PM on Friday and 9:00 to 11:00AM on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church.  Interment will follow services on Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pancreatic Action Network at pancan.org/donate or Helping Hands of St Peter's 1975 Beulah Ave, East Troy, 53120.  Online guestbook at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.  Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory completed arrangements for the Hamilton Family.

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Helping Hands of St Peter's
1975 Beulah Ave, East Troy WI 53120