Gary Eugene Irwin's Obituary
Gary Eugene Irwin (56) of Decatur, IL passed away on August 10, 2015 surrounded by his family.
Gary was born on November 18, 1958 in Decatur, IL to William and Shirley. Gary graduated from Macon High School in 1976. He married Susan Scherer on September 26, 1981 at St. James Catholic Church in Decatur. Gary retired from ADM in 2014. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan; daughter Tonya (Jeremy) Lauderdale of Chicago, IL, and son Jarrod of Decatur, IL; sisters Vickie Bromley of Decatur, IL, and Kimberly (Todd) Pritts of Cedar Rapids, IA. Gary leaves behind many more loving family and friends who will celebrate his life.
Gary was perpetually young at heart with a passion for racing events, antique collecting, and his two beloved German Shepherds Stella and Max. Gary was an avid hunter spending each fall on his family land in Mt. Vernon, IL.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Eloy, Dr. Hasnain, and Dr. Holder and the DMH staff for all of their loving care and support.
Services to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation for Gary will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Gary Irwin is being served by Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com. Burial will be held at Graceland cemetery at Decatur, IL.
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