Gary S. "Garbo" Venden age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Health. He was born on August 1, 1949 in Marinette, WI to Morris and Faye (Johnson) Venden. Garbo graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. He worked for many years at the family-owned hardware store, Venden's Coast to Coast in Columbus and then as an independent carpenter until his retirement. Garbo then worked at the Columbus Country Club where he enjoyed working with the staff and talking with his many friends. Garbo was an avid Packer, Badger and Columbus Cardinal fan. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. He rarely missed a sporting event or school function that involved his grandchildren. The stands at sporting events are going to be a little quieter without Garbo's coaching and encouragement from the sidelines. Survivors include his two sons Joshua Venden and Jason Venden of  Columbus; a daughter Kristi Hallberg of Appleton; six grandchildren Parker, Kinsley, Braydin, Jordan, Jaydin Venden and Kiara Hallberg; one great grandson Kaiden Lewis; two brothers Roger and Jeff (Deborah) both of Columbus; two sisters Marilyn Venden and Karen Schrader (Gregg Ganta) both of Columbus; brother-in-law John Platz and his former wife Barbi (Krakow) Kemper; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister Linda Platz. A private family graveside service was held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Rev. Kimberly Brumm officiated. A special thank you to Dr. Sam Poser and the staff at the Poser Clinic. Memorials may be made to Gary Venden Memorial or Columbus Booster Club. We encourage you to share your online condolences at jensenfuneralandcremation.com