Gary Charles Skinner

He and his wife of 56 years, Peggy (Wiser), have three children, daughter Michelle (Andrew) Toft, son Gary, and daughter Jennifer (Richard) Cawthorne.

He had an exceptionally special bond with his grandchildren Mason Toft, Elise Cawthorne and Lucy Cawthorne. He cherished the precious moments they shared together, and they brought him profound joy.

Gary was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in the Dominican Republic and spent his career with Shell Oil Company before retiring in 2004. He was an avid wood craftsman who loved to golf and to camp. However, his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sharon Skinner & Judith Skinner, brother Ronald Skinner, brothers-in-law William Krouse and Ronald Barnes and granddaughter Hope Cawthorne.

He leaves behind brother Mark (Jane) Skinner, sister Vic Krouse, sister Kay (Russ) Russell, sister-in-law Bernice Skinner, sister-in-law Pat Barnes, brother-in-law Randy (Janet) Wiser, brother-in-law Jack (Patty) Wiser and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Illinois.