Gary L. Satterlee

Gary L. Satterlee, 69, of Springfield, died at 6:42 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Gary was born on February 19, 1946 in Litchfield, the son of Kay and Geraldine E. Hauptman Satterlee. He married Shirley Louise Hefley on September 5, 1965 in Litchfield. Gary graduated from Litchfield High School in 1964 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was employed by the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office. Gary was a past Commander of American Legion Post 32, past Commander and charter member of Squadron 32 Sons of American Legion, and past State Commander of the Sons of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Satterlee of Springfield; sons, Scott (wife, Lori) of Murphysboro, John (wife, Susan) of Sherman, and Brian Satterlee of O'Fallon, IL; daughter, Sandi (fianc, Frank Staley) Satterlee of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Parker Miller) Satterlee, Branden (Jessie) Satterlee, Shelby (fianc, Matt Ahlfield) Satterlee, Nicholas Satterlee, Michael Satterlee, Morgan Satterlee, and Matthew Satterlee; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors provided by Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702.