Gary Keith Oye May 20, 1943 to February 10, 2012

Gary Keith Oye

Gary Keith Oye, a resident of Millersville, MD, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Gary was born on May 20, 1943 in Blue Hill, NE  the son of Fern  (Buschow) and  Alfred Oscar Oye.
Gary graduated from the University of Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with Distinction, and worked as a Certified Public Accountant. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and served as a reserve in the Marines. He grew up on a farm in Blue Hill Nebraska, and went on to live around the world. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he lived in New York, Caracas, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City, finally settling in Millersville, Maryland in 1987.
A man of strong opinions and a skilled debater, Gary was never afraid to share his views on politics. Gary also loved sports, and was a passionate supporter of the New York Yankees, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and the Brazilian soccer team.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Nancy Evans Oye; his mother Fern Oye, of Hastings, Ne ,  son, Phil Oye and wife, Jennifer of Sydney, Australia;  sister, Marlys Kort and husband Neil of Blue Hill, NE; three grandchildren, Simon, Felix and Jessica Oye of Sydney, Australia.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Donaldson Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, Maryland, where a Memorial Service will begin at 2:00pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Maryland Heart Center by visiting http://bit.ly/garyoyememorial.