

Mr. Ellis was a realtor and owner of Gary Ellis Homes. Among his accomplishments in his over 20-year career are, Multi-million Dollar Producer in Sales since 2001, Team Leader Award in Sales Graduate Education 2002, Top Listing Producer Award (2002 - 2007, 2009), Top Sales Emerald Award (2003 & 2004), Top Sales 100% Club Award (2005 - 2009, 2012 - 2019, 2021), Re/Max Hall of Fame Award - 2014, Top Sales Executive Award (2010, 2011, 2020), and Chicago Magazine Top Agent Blue Star Award (2010 - 2021).
His professional memberships include MLS of Northwest Association of Greater Chicagoland Board of Realtors, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Apartments.com, Premier Agent with Zillow, and illinoisproperty.com.
He was also a member of Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Council #4483 in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Gary was President of his local HOA, loved his community and neighbors to work countless hours to improve his community.
He will be remembered as a loving and kindhearted father who loved spending as much time with his daughters as he could, though that often-included travel to other states and someone who always put others first. He was a hard-working and accomplished realtor who had a passion for helping his clients fulfill their dreams. His success in his career allowed him to provide his daughters with everything they needed and wanted.
Well-known for his love of The Star Wars franchise, Gary enjoyed watching action and sci-fi movies.
He is survived by his daughters, Brittnei Tyler; (husband Robert) and Michelle Ellis, his mother Barbara; his brothers Donald, Michael and Leland; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, members of his extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father James Ellis.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, my.luriechildrens.org.
Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.
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