Howard Michael Gackstetter, 57, of Inver Grove Heights—beloved son, brother uncle and friend—passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 23, 2012. Preceded in death by wife Cheryl, Father Chester, nephew Joshua S. & grandparents. Survived by mother Marion Brennhofer, 4 siblings; Tom, Steven (Pam), Doug & Nicole (Terry) Biermaier; loving friend, Ann Guthe. Also survived by nieces and nephews Adam, Melissa, Tabitha, Stevie, Joshua M. Gackstetter and by Jake and Jordan McClellan and Kallie Biermaier. Memorial service was at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights. Family will greet friends at the church. Interment was in General Lutheran Cemetery. Howard loved life, including dancing, cars, motorcycles and all sports.