Gary Allen Feit

5/9/50 – 9/9/24

Freeland, MI - Feit, Gary Allen, age 74, passed away in his home on Monday, September 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Gary was born on May 9, 1950, in Saginaw, MI to Alexander and Arlene (Wegner) Feit.

He had one brother, Terry Feit, who predeceased him in 2014.

After graduating from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1968, Gary went on to attend Delta College and serve his country in the United States Coast Guard. Gary met his wife, Connie Sue Leitz in 1966. They were married on September 30, 1972, in Saginaw. They were blessed with two children, their daughter Ryan Feit of Saginaw, MI, and son Geoffrey (Nicole) Feit of Linden, MI, and one granddaughter, Bella Feit, of Linden, MI.

Gary retired from the State of Michigan (DHS) after 32 years as a state investigator. He then returned to work serving as Deputy Director in the Saginaw County Jobs Education and Training Program for 10 more years. Gary was always on the go. He was active in the Lutheran church, serving on the boards of Bethany Lutheran Church in Saginaw Township and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Freeland.

He and his wife owned and operated Feit’s Landscaping for many years. He also served on the board at the Bridgeport Country Club. To countless young people, Gary was Coach Feit, coaching both football and baseball at Freeland High School for many years.

Gary’s memorial gathering will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., where his memorial service will begin 11:00 am at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5051 McCarty Rd. at Center, in Saginaw Twp. Those wishing to express their sympathies are asked to consider donations to Bethany Lutheran Church. Memories and condolences of Gary may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com