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Gary POLESKEY Obituary
Colonel, USAF (ret), passed away on Thursday, December 1. He was born in Belleville, Illinois, preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his wife Barbara, brother Carl, son Steve, daughter Laura, and six grandchildren. Gary received a BS in Marketing from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northwestern University. He served 25 years in the Air Force as a contracting and acquisitions officer. After retirement, he worked for Dayton Aerospace Inc, serving on the Board and as Vice President. He played saxophone in the University of Dayton New Horizons Band, was active at Peace Lutheran Church, was a strong supporter of Fighting Illini athletics, and a life-long St. Louis Cardinal fan. Visitation will be 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 27, at Peace Lutheran Church in Beavercreek, a Memorial service at 11:00 am followed by military honors at Dayton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or the Hartley University of Dayton New Horizons Music Endowment. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Poleskey family.
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PATRICK PRINDABLE
December 20, 2024
Gary and I went to High School together saw him at our last class reunion. Gary was a very intelligent and kind gentleman who certainly made a difference in the world. He served his country honorably and with steadfast dedication to the Air Force mission. Rest in Peace my friend. Pat Prindable
Mary Mathieu
December 11, 2022
Gary will be remembered for his enthusiasm for all things sports, live music, service to his country and community and most of all for his abiding love for his family. He has been in our circle of friends for 45 years and will be sorely missed, never forgotten. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Barbara, Steve, Laura and Carl. Fondly, Mary and Wayne
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