Gary M Demge, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2026, in Port Washington, WI. Gary was born in Port Washington on April 5, 1959. He was a 1977 graduate of Port Washington High School. Gary had a career as a quality technician for the Brady Corporation for 32 years, having retired in 2024.

In 1984 he married Michelle (Wieting), beginning a 42-year marriage. Together they raised 3 children, Collin (Liz Gotchow), Clayton (Jessica Jackson), and Emily and have 2 grandchildren, Lorelei and Juliana.

Gary was an accomplished guitar player starting when he was just 16 years old. He was in multiple bands and was still playing with his 2 buddies Pat 'Cork' Corcoran & Grant Smith who played out as a trio for the past 30 years. Gary was extremely proud of his studio and many guitars, building many from scratch. He was an avid Packers, NASCAR and golf fan, creating a Par 3 golf course on his 5-acre home yard. Gary could build or create just about anything. He was a craftsman who not only took care of any household repair but built all kinds of projects, including a greenhouse for Michelle, mini cars and go-carts.

Gary is survived by his loving wife Michelle, son Clayton, daughter Emily, and further survived by his 2 granddaughters Loreli and Julia, brothers John and Chuck Demge, sisters Chris Coakley and Barb Gosewehr as well as many other family members and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his son Collin, parents Virgil and Ethel Demge, and brothers Duwayne and Brian Demge.

A memorial service for Gary will be held at 4:00pm Monday, February 2, 2026 at Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 1600 W Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 4pm.