Gary Douglas Erlich, 74, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at his home in San Diego, California, where he was recovering from recent heart surgery.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived in the Kansas City area from the age of 10 until moving to California after graduating from the University of Kansas in 1970. Graveside services were held on Dec. 7 at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Gary was an active member of Albert Michaelson AZA and Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He graduated with a major in advertising and a minor in sports broadcasting. He was active in advertising throughout his career and owned and operated Erlich Communications at the time of his death.
His love for sports was legendary, and he was a lifelong fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, the San Diego teams and the University of Kansas athletic teams — especially basketball. He also enjoyed his time with his pets and close friends and companions to whom he was extremely loyal.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ruth Erlich. He is survived by his partner of nearly 30 years, Jeani Buchanan; sister Karyn (Jeffrey) Weiner; nephew Cory (Jaymie) Weiner; niece Alyson Weiner; his great niece and nephew, Madison and Brady Weiner, as well as many loving cousins.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
