Gary was always a pleasant person and conversationalist. He is truly missed.
Gary Viter
June 1, 1949 ~ May 28, 2026
Gary A. Viter, 76, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. After the visitation, please join the family at Yock’s Landing, to have a drink in Gary’s honor and share stories.
Gary was born on Jun 1, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Ward and Mary (Brawner) Viter. He was united in marriage to LeAnn Oliphant on June 5, 1971, in Troy Mills, Iowa.
Gary graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967. He worked for the Iron Workers Local 89. In retirement he worked part time for Wears Auctioneering. Gary enjoyed going antiquing, collecting and restoring old fans, going to Wisconsin to fish, watching Iowa Sports, the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and shooting pool with a beer. Gary was never a stranger to anyone.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Viter of Mount Vernon, and Brandi (Lee Pitlik) Viter-Pitlik of Mount Vernon; grandsons, Benjamin Hopkins and Henry Pitlik; sister, Cindy (Paula Calmer) Viter; brother-in-law, John Heims; and nephews, Gary Lee Heims and Jason Heims.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Marsha Heims.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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Visitation:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Mount Vernon
715 10th Avenue SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
319-895-8425
info@stewartbaxter.com
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Gary was always a pillar of the community to me when I came here 12 years ago. I watched him be a friend, a gentleman, and a loving father always. I know he’s in the arms of his beloved as he goes into heaven for his final dance with his beloved wife God bless her soul. God’s peace be with you and all of your family as you heal. -
Gary was my cousin–we were the same age. We grew up and went to school together. He had a delightful sense of humor–like his mom, my Aunt Mary. Our family will miss him–gone only two days before his birthday. May his sister Cindy, his daughters and grandchildren be especially blessed and comforted at this time of loss.
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