Gary Pyle, 85, of Baxter, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Accura Healthcare of Baxter. A private family burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Baxter, Iowa as Gary requested. Gary was born on June 20, 1932 in Perry, Iowa to Loren and Evelyn (Orr) Pyle. When he was 12 his family moved to Baxter. Gary graduated from Baxter High School in 1952. On October 3, 1952, he married Carol Jean Petermeier and the couple moved to a farm outside Baxter where Gary was a dairy farmer. In the early 1970's the family moved into Baxter and Gary bought a pump truck off of the Milligan brother's and began Gary's Pump Service. In the 1980's Gary expanded the family business and began digging graves, mowing, and a snow removal service too. In 1991 Carol passed away. Gary married Delores Miller in 1992, the couple later divorced but they remained very close friends. He was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Baxter. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved his work and missed it dearly when he was forced to quit, just 4 months ago. Those left to cherish Gary's memory are his children Russ Pyle, of Baxter, IA, Dave (Bebe) Pyle, of Baxter, IA, and Scott (Charlene) Pyle, of Madrid, IA; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; son-in-law Steve Smith; nephew JJ Pyle; niece Emily Pyle; close friend Delores Pyle; and many friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol, daughter Janie Smith, and brother Jim Pyle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Gary Pyle memorial fund in care of Dave Pyle, PO Box 571, Baxter, Iowa, 50028. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care, in Baxter, has been entrusted with the care of Gary and his family