February 18, 1938 – June 23rd 2023 Gary Lee Schuster

Survived by his Daughter Karen Driftmeyer Son in Law Eric Driftmeyer, Daughter Johanna Pugsley

Grandkids Ryan, Danielle, Jessica, Jakob, Emily and Ava, 8 great grandchildren. Proceeded in death by

his wife Vicki Schuster.

Gary grew up in Portland Oregon where he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his father on the

rivers. Gary worked summers as a young man at Paulina Lake in a local resort washing dishes and

caring for the cabins.

Gary met and married Vicki Fischer then shortly after much to his surprise was re-activated into the US

Air Force working communications during the building of the Berlin Wall. Gary Spent his military

years in France during which time Gary and Vicki were able to see much of Europe. When he

completed his military service Gary and Vicki moved to Sandpoint Idaho where he began working for

Pacific Gas transmission. During his early years he was strategic in the building of the Trans Canada

pipeline that operates from Canada to California. They then moved to Spokane WA where they lived for

many years. He loved to tell people he passed gas for a living.

Gary worked and Retired from PGT his entire career. He loved to tell stories of his times serving Santa

for all the PGT Facilities, flying in by helicopter to work on remote transmission towers, and the many

great friends and acquaintances he met along the way.

Gary and Vicki loved camping, and eventually bought property in Priest Lake Idaho in the 1970's where

he spent a great deal of time and after retirement became a local. Priest Lake was his favorite place.

Gary loved life, his friends, his children and God. He was truly a joyful person.

We will miss you greatly dad! We treasure your care and wisdom, and will take everything you taught

us through our own lives the good things and the bad ;)

Keep your powder dry Dad…..

Gary Lee Schuster

Funeral will be held at Lamb of God Lutheran Church July 13 th , at 11:00am

26508 ID 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856

Celebration of Life after service at 99 Arnold Dr Coolin ID 83821Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River, ID is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are welcome to visit their website at www.shermancampbell.com