Gary Michael McKinney, 67, of Rapid City, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Gary was born on May 28, 1947, in Springfield, MO, to Earl and Lois (Hogan) McKinney. He grew up in Salina, KS and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1964. He attended and graduated from Kansas State University in 1969. Gary married Linda Jones in 1968 and had 4 children; Bryon, Brenton, Stefanie, and Sara. He then served in the US Army from 1970-1972. Gary began his career in the insurance business and worked in several agencies for over 23 years. During that time, he formed his own agency which was eventually purchased by Wells Fargo. In November of 1985, Gary and Christine Gerken were united in marriage. Together they raised 6 children and were blessed with 8 grandchildren. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary last November. There was never a dull moment at the McKinney residence. The table was always open for their friends and family or anyone in need of a warm meal and friendship. The McKinney's and their adopted family, the Sweeney's, along with many other friends celebrated their love of skiing for 28 years in Pack City, UT. The Park City Ski Trip was their "Family Tradition" and was anxiously awaited for each year. If you were lucky enough to talk to Gary before ski season, you knew what he would ask, "How many days until Terry Peak opens"? Gary's greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. In 1996, he opened the Main Street Market, a natural health food store along with his wife and Nina Hollenbeck. He retired from Main Street Market after 19 years in September of 2014, when he was diagnosed with ALS. Over the last 9 months, Gary's attitude was faith filled and he never complained. He didn't let ALS slow him down, he skied 10 days at Terry Peak this season and Park City in March with his family and friends. Gary was an amazing athlete and excelled in whatever he tried. He loved to ski, golf, play racquetball, camp and travel. He also coached all of his kids in baseball and soccer. Gary was certified by Professional Ski Instructors of America and was a member of Meadowbrook Men's Golf Association. Survivors include his wife, Christine, of Rapid City; 6 children, Bryon (Julie) McKinney, of Danville, CA, Brenton (Debbie) McKinney, of Belton, TX, Hillary Morton, of Rapid City, Stefanie Donahue, of Florida, Christopher (Tiffany) Gerken, of St. Joseph, MO and Sara (Brandon) Daniels, of Kalispell, MT; a sister, Sheryl Pearson and her daughters, Carrie and Christie, of Ingalls, KS and 8 grandchildren, Sydney and Jackson McKinney, Emilia and Claire Morton, Colin Wilder, Teagen Gerken and Kailey and Brooklynn Daniels. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James McKinney. A memorial visitation will be at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home on Sunday, May 17, from 6-7 pm; with a 7 pm Christian wake service. A Christian funeral mass will be offered at 10:00 am on Monday, May 18 at Blessed Sacrament Church with the Rev. Brian Lane presiding, following mass there will be a luncheon at the church. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military honors rendered by the SD Army National Guard and Rushmore VFW Post 1273. Memorials may be directed to the Feeding South Dakota Organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America or the ALS Association.