Dubois, Wyoming
Gerald B. (Gerry)
Cavanaugh
DUBOIS, WY - Gerald B. (Gerry) Cavanaugh, 74 of Dubois, WY, formerly of Gillespie, passed away March 17, 2011. He was born in Carlinville, IL the oldest child of George C. and Margaret Hartman Cavanaugh. He married Yvonne Banks Pedrucci in Laramie, WY...
Read MoreMay God's blessings continue to be with the Cavanaugh Family. Tpr Cavanaugh was one of my defensive tactic instructors. He was a man of integrity, service, and pride. He lived our motto as a husband, father, and officer of the Illinois State Police. I thank the family for sharing him with so many. Ret. Sgt James Mason 2597.
March 29, 2011
Gerry: You will be truly missed. I am in part of what I am today because of you.
Mike Nolan
March 26, 2011 | Petersburg, IL
Yvonne, although I only met you once, I can never forget Gerry. I was a new Corporal just transferred to the Academy from Northwestern University Traffic Institute in June 75 when I first met Gerry. We hit it off right away. He was running the then recruit class. Gerry reitire later and so did I in January 93. I used to hear about him from one of the guys at the Army National Guard where I worked on Active Duty after my retirement from the ISP. Anyway, I have fond memory of Gerry and so...
March 26, 2011
My condolences to Gerry's family. He was my defensive tactics instructor when I was a cadet at the Illinois State Police Academy. Although we feared him at the time, once I graduated I realized he was just looking out for our safety "on the road". Rest in peace and thank you.
Kathleen Sauter Stevens
March 25, 2011 | Chatham, IL
I was so sorry to hear about Gerry. He was always such a positive presence. He has had a tough few years! And you, too. Thinking of you in these sad times......Cynthia Boyhan
March 25, 2011
Gerry was one of the range officers for my cadet class when I went thru in the summer of 86. I remember him as a quiet man who taught firearms and did his best with each student.
Barb Freesen
March 25, 2011 | Springfield, IL
Yvonne and family, he was a great man. I am sorry for your loss.
Val Talley
March 25, 2011 | Decatur, IL
Yvonne and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Please know that all my prayers are with you and your family. Give my best to all of them.
Gerry (Frasco) Surface
March 25, 2011
Yvonne, sorry for your loss.
Don&Donna McNeely
March 25, 2011 | Springfield, IL