Dr. Gary Lee Schlegel, D. P. M, of Ventura, California passed away at home on the morning of October 1st, 2025 surrounded by his family after a long and bravely fought battle against Parkinson’s disease. Gary was born in Inglewood, California to Forrest and Ida Schlegel on April 8th, 1953. He went to Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He went on to undergraduate school at the University of California, Davis before completing medical school at Temple University. Throughout his medical career, he changed countless lives through his dedication, meticulousness, and generosity. In the early 2000s he phased out of his medical practice to pursue his true passion: caring for his family. He was involved in all of his children’s schooling as a classroom parent every year and as the President of the Montecito Educational Foundation. He is remembered by his children as their advocate, hero, and best friend.
Gary Schlegel is survived by his wife, Roberta Schlegel of California; his daughters, Reagan Schlegel of California, Kaelyn Schlegel of California, and Katie Marshall of New Jersey; his sons Grayson Schlegel of California, and Dylan Schlegel-Smith of California; and his brother Buddy of California. He is preceded in death by his parents Forrest and Ida Schlegel.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made during his celebration of life cocktail party on December 20th, 2025 where we will be fundraising for Parkinson’s research. Please contact Dylan or Reagan for details.