Gary Eugene Hering, son of Charles and Ollie (Watson) Hering,  passed on December, 16th, 2023 peacefully at home in Chino, CA at the age of 76.

In 1966 Gary enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Gary was medically discharged in 1968. When he returned home he worked for various companies driving long haul. He was united in Marriage to Barbara Jean Waldron on December 31st 1976. After settling in southern California Gary dedicated 37 years in the construction industry. After retiring Gary returned to driving long haul from Iowa to California so he could spend time with his entire family.

Gary enjoyed spending time with his Grandkids, big family BBQ's, camping, fishing and driving across the US!

Gary is preceded in death by his parents: his brother Charles Jr, his sisters Barbara Norris & Virginia Rojas ; Wife, Barbara; And a Grandson Trevor Crandall.

Gary is survived by his brother Kenneth Hering of Oakland Iowa, sisters Margaret Stubblefield of Sioux City, Iowa, Carolyn Guyer of Red oak Iowa, Patricia Wiegand of Avoca Iowa, Dorothy Hering-Pendgraft of Hancock Iowa, and Mary Beatty of Hancock Iowa. His children; Shawna VanHeyningen of Fontana CA, Carrie Pflugrath (husband Dave) of Ontario CA, Milinda Crandall (husband Kevin) of Phelan CA, and son Gary Hering (wife Christine) of Chino CA.  Fifteen Grandchildren; Randall VanHeyningen, Christopher VanHeyningen partner Jason, Joshua VanHeyningen wife Karla, Alexander VanHeyningen wife Emilia, Kayla Thompson, Vanessa Thompson, Alyssa Pflugrath, Corey Pflugrath, Jacob Crandall, Blake Crandall, Chase Crandall, Jayden Hering, Peyton Hering, Jameson Hering and Jaxson Hering. Three Great grandchildren; Kendall VanHeyningen-Garcia, Roman Thompson and Wyatt Berry.