Gary J. Hayes, age 63, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. He was born August 25, 1951 in Dupo, Illinois to the George and Muriel (Lockhart) Hayes. He and Linda Rowe were united in marriage September 7, 1996 in Wausau, WI. Gary was a graduate of Dupo High School. He worked as a sales rep for 1st Ayde Corporation. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying his time fishing and camping. Gary loved a good campfire. Survivors include his wife: Linda Hayes, Merrill; three daughters: Amy (Jeb) Barnard, Niki (Carl) Jacob, and Jenette (Ryan) Wolfe; granddaughter: Tailyr (Shawn) Buckley; grandson: Bowen Jacob; and two great grandsons: Bentley & JJ Buckley and mother-in-law: Emma Allen. Memorial Services held at a later date. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.