Gary Martin Castleberg
Gary Martin Castleberg, age 66, passed from this life on January 28, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Gary was from Nelson, Wisconsin, but at the time of death was residing in Dallas, Texas. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Jessie Castleberg of Nelson, Wisconsin.
Gary attended primary and secondary school in Durand. In his young adulthood, Gary attended David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1969. By 1983, Gary had earned his Master’s Degree in Biblical Education from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Gary is survived by his four children and their spouses; Daniel and Ericka Castleberg of Aubrey, Texas; Ross and Melanie (Castleberg) Grubbs of Fort Worth, Texas; Kevin and Joanna (Castleberg) Murray of Richardson, Texas; and Weston and Rachel Castleberg of Leavenworth, Kansas; and one grandson, William Grubbs of Fort Worth, Texas. Gary also leaves behind a sister, Myrna (Castleberg) Buri of Ellsworth, Wisconsin; and a brother Marty Castleberg of San Francisco, California; as well as niece Tasha Buri (Mrs. Chris) Olson of River Falls, Wisconsin; niece Jessica Buri (Mrs. Ryan) Voigt of Anchorage, Alaska; and nephew Jennings Buri of Ellsworth, Wisconsin; three great-nephews and one great-niece.
Gary will be interred with close family members at Nelson Cemetery in a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp in memory of Gary. Send donations to: WCYC Treasurer, 2750 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081.