Gary Brake

GARY GENE BRAKE

Mount Pleasant

Gary Gene Brake, 61, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Arbor Court Nursing Home in Mount Pleasant after complications of his illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Mr. Brake was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Raymond M. and Norma L. (Dean) Brake. He was a 1978 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He was united into marriage to Melissa Sue Neff on Oct. 5, 1996, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

During high school, Mr. Brake was employed by Dicks Super Value and then at the Mount Pleasant Utility Line Crew. He then worked as a lineman for Pikes Construction in Georgia. After returning to Mount Pleasant, he was again employed by the Mount Pleasant Utilities Line Crew and later joined the water crew, where he retired after 27 years.

Mr. Brake was passionate about rebuilding Ford trucks and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He also enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, son, Cameron Brake; an adopted daughter, Ashley Neff; and his youngest daughter, Alyxzandra Neff Brake; two granddaughters, Brooklynn and Brynlee; three brothers, Raymond D., Harley and Larry Brake; sister, Ragina Sanchez; half brother, Dennis Brake; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brake was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Masks are recommended. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Per Mr. Brake's wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial fund has been established for EveryStep Hospice.