Gary Peavler

Gary L. Peavler

Age 70 of Rockdale and formerly Channahon, passed away Thursday evening January 19, 2012 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born September 19, 1941 in Xenia, Illinois, Gary is a son of Neva E. Peavler (nee Logan) of Wilmington and the late Paul V. Peavler. He was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School. Gary was employed by Amoco Chemical Company, where he dedicated 34 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wilmington Moose Lodge, Illinois Bar and Liquor Retailers Association, and a life member of Bradley Bourbonnais Sportsman's Club. Gary greatly enjoyed playing golf and fishing, and will be remembered as a devoted Chicago Cubs fan.

Survivors include four children: John Edward Peavler of Rockford, Annette Totten of Sterling, Mark V. (Atiorn) Peavler of Plainfield and Jacky (Melissa) Peavler of Shelbyville; five grandchildren: Jennifer Peavler, Brittany Flohr, Jordan Totten, Becca Totten and Ryne Peavler; his mother Neva Peavler of Wilmington; one brother Robert (Renee) Peavler of Diamond; two sisters: Paula (Randy) Price of Wilmington and Jenny (Neal) Nelson of Coal City and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his longtime companion Connie Rice of Crest Hill.

Gary was preceded in death by his father Paul V. Peavler; one son Gary Douglas Peavler and one brother John Roger Peavler in infancy.

Visitation will be held on Monday January 23, 2012 between the hours of 4:00PM and 8:00PM at Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Funeral Services will follow Tuesday January 24th at 11:00AM in the funeral home with Reverend Mi-Sook Yoo from the First United Methodist Church in Wilmington officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Randy Price, Neal Nelson, Rob Peavler, Steve Friddle, Jeff Friddle, Mark Kahler, Jerry Warren, Larry Logan and Phil Reyes.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Gary's memory to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)