Gary Wolflet, a 72-year-old Indiana man, wrote a darkly humorous obituary before his fatal crash in a homemade plane. His obituary reflects on numerous close calls throughout his life, including being hit by a baseball and escaping serious accidents, showcasing his unique perspective on life and death. In addition to sharing laughs, he emphasized his proudest achievements, like a long marriage and self-sufficiency. His lighthearted take on mortality leaves a poignant message about embracing life while recognizing its unpredictable nature.
"Hello. I am Gary. I am completely dead now. I am surprised that it took this long to happen."
"I had several close calls throughout my lifetime. I guess that I was just lucky that something didn't get me long before now."
"I cannot tell you here what sort of event actually killed me as I wrote this obituary before I was completely dead."
"I stayed lovingly married to the same woman for a long time. I cut about 100 cords of firewood. I fixed a lot of problems for a lot of people over the last fifty years."
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