Gary Tetz

Gary Tetz passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021 surrounded by family at Ridgemont Nursing Home. He was born in Ilwaco, Washington on May 2, 1942 and graduated from Ilwaco High School. Gary played for the Ilwaco Fisherman basketball team, winning the state championship his junior year. He went on to Central Washington University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Education. Gary worked at South Kitsap High School in the Business Department for 27 years and coached girls basketball and boys baseball.

Gary loved getting together with family and friends and always had a joke or funny story to share. He enjoyed fishing, clam digging, playing poker with his buddies, vacationing in Palm Springs, and going to March Madness in Reno. He also enjoyed playing slow-pitch and bowling over the years. He loved watching all sports and going to all of his grandkids' games. He also liked to go to Emerald Downs or the A&C Tavern to bet on horse races.

Gary is survived by his wife Valerie, daughter Lori and grandson Chase, son Scott (Candace), stepchildren Moreen (Mike), Joanne (John), Vanessa; and step grandchildren Doug, Ryan, James (Kahla), Carly, and Matthew.

A celebration of life will be held on March 31, 2021 at 2:00pm at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard, Washington. HIS CELEBRATION WILL ALSO BE WEBCAST LIVE ON THIS SITE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the South Kitsap Helpline, 1012 Mitchell Avenue, Port Orchard, WA 98366