Gary Dean Musser's Obituary
Gary Dean Musser, 56, of Decatur died at his residence on the afternoon of Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting Gary’s brothers with arrangements. A graveside service at the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Moweaqua, IL at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010 has been scheduled. Reverend Jeffery A. Grant of Saints James & Patrick Parish in Decatur will conduct the service.
Gary was a 1969 graduate of St. James School. He received his secondary education at Eisenhower High School graduating in 1973. Gary was a certified over-the-road truck and semi tractor-trailer driver. He was mechanically minded, and throughout his life was one of those individuals who could fix about anything.
His work career was varied. Gary delivered and installed appliances in Decatur, drove delivery trucks in central Illinois and delivered agrichemicals to Macon County farms. He worked nearly two decades at GracelandFairlawn Cemetery in grounds and equipment maintenance.
Being outdoors camping, hunting in his younger years, fishing and riding all terrain vehicles were perhaps his strongest interests. Frequenting central Illinois campsites Gary fished the Sangamon River as well as many other lakes and ponds and road his ATV on many miles of trails.
With a lifelong yearning to travel west, Gary spent several months during the summer and fall of 2008 and the summer of 2009 in Oregon. These trips west provided adventure and the opportunity to camp and ride. He made new friends and rode through scenery that was breathtakingly beautiful. These trips were undoubtedly the highlights of his life. With bright eyes and excited voice and manner, when asked, he would relate his Oregon exploits to his family.
Gary’s father, Everett L. Musser died in 1988. Gary is survived by his mother, Charlene A. Musser of Decatur, his sister, Jeannine A. husband Charles W. Schultz or Las Vegas, NV, three brothers, Terry L. wife Christine Musser of Loami, IL, Alan E. wife Cindy Musser of Decatur, and Dale W. wife Cheryl Musser of Las Vegas, NV, his uncles Arnold J. wife Eula Mae Metzger of Oreana, IL, Donald F. and Jerome C. Metzger of Decatur and Tom wife Diane Metzger of Sun City West, AZ. as well as many cousins. Gary’s uncle Robert M. and aunt Patricia Metzger are both deceased.
The family of Gary Dean Musser is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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