Gary Laurence Mielke

Gary Laurence Mielke, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 72. Loving husband of the late Jena Mielke; beloved son of the late Laurence and Colleen Mielke; devoted father of Kyle (Sarah Parker) Mielke and Justin (Christina) Davidson; cherished grandfather of Zoey, Orin, Keiran, Jacob, Julia, and Carter; dear brother of Linda (Norm) Richards, Bonnie (Frank) Mohr, and Sharon (Steven) Stranz; and is also survived by nieces & nephews. Gary is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Rohrbacher.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a surveyor with The Sterling Company. Gary enjoyed the outdoors, especially snowmobiling and water skiing, but above all, he loved his family. Gary was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Gary's name to American Kidney Foundation.