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1948
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2019
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Gary Brenizer Obituary
Mt. Pulaski, IL—Gary R. Brenizer, 70, of Mt. Pulaski, formerly of Buffalo Hart, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Gary was born on December 22, 1948, in Saint Croix, WI, the son of Roy and Esther (Erikson) Brenizer. He married Ruth Janelle Lynch on November 10, 1973, in Riverton, IL. She survives in Mt. Pulaski.
Gary is also survived by his children, Myla (Wendell) Morell, Jason (Amanda) Brenizer, and Theresa (Tim) Stoddard; his five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his siblings, Joyce (Daryl) Nelson, JoAnne Peterson, and Phillip Brenizer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Karen.
Gary was a very active member in his community; he was a member of Teamsters Local Union #916, He served as a Deacon, Elder, and Sunday school teacher at Riverton Christian Church; he also served as a Deacon at Body of Christ Church in Buffalo, IL, and he was a volunteer firefighter in Williamsville, IL. Gary was an avid NASCAR and racing fan; his favorite driver was Justin Allgaier. To say that Gary was a selfless man would be an understatement, he had a genuine love and passion for all of the people in his life; not just friends and family, but everyone in his community as well. He even continued giving to people in need by donating his organs.
Services for Gary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Mt. Pulaski Christian Church in Mt. Pulaski, IL with Mark Weber officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Memorial donations may be made in Gary's name to Gift of Hope or The American Heart Association.
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Ethan Stoddard
December 17, 2019
He was my grandpa and my name is Ethan I am on of his grand children.
Kanoski Bresney
May 20, 2019
Gary was truly a delightful man. So sorry for your family's loss.
Don and Kathy WISTROM
May 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss of Gary Janelle and family. I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with him when he got up this way. Very caring person and great cousin. Take care and we are praying that all goes well for you and your family. Hope to see you up here sometime.
Jim & Marj McCray
May 18, 2019
What a great man.
Christine Brian
May 16, 2019
Janelle, I am so sorry for the loss of Gary , what a wonderful man he was and has touched so many lives. He was truly an inspiration to me as you are too. I just saw him a few weeks ago and he gave me so much encouragement it's hard to believe that he is no longer with us. I even hugged him goodbye the night of our last meeting it was just the 2 of us and talked about the program and how I was struggling. He will be truly missed by everyone that he touched. My heart goes out to you and your family. RIP my friend
Eric and Emma Cress
May 16, 2019
Janelle: Our hearts are deeply sadden. Our prayers are with you and your children. Gary will be greatly missed among his church family.
Bobby Dambacher
May 16, 2019
So sorry to hear this. Gary was a very nice person. He taught me Sunday school when I was little. Prayers.
American Heart Association
May 16, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
May 16, 2019
Thinking of you and your family. Bob worked with Gary for many years.
May 16, 2019
Janelle please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.
Ron and Dale Pritchard
May 16, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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