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Gary D. Wroan
April 7, 1949 - July 20, 2022
BONITA SPRINGS, Florida - Gary D. Wroan, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Bloomington, passed away July 20, 2022, in Bonita Springs.
Gary was born April 7, 1949, the son of John L. Wroan III and Elizabeth Stretch. Gary attended Metcalf and University High School. He worked for his father at J. L. Wroan & Sons Construction Company before joining the Town of Normal Police Department, where he first worked in the Traffic Division, and then went on to pilot the Dare Program, where he served until his retirement. Gary obtained his pilots license and enjoyed flying his friends to ISU basketball games. Gary married Cathy Yoder on October 19, 1980.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; their three children: John Wroan, Katelynn Garman, Blake Wroan; and one grandson, Max Garman. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Wroan; and his stepmother, Jeanne Wroan.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Wroan.
Private Services are being held in Florida.
Memorials can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Brenda Harness
July 21, 2024
Peace to Karen and the rest of the family on this anniversary of his loss.
You can look for me in FB under Brenda Troyer Harness.
Brenda Troyer Harness
July 31, 2022
I am very sad about Gary´s passing. He seemed like a little brother to my dad, Verlin Troyer.
Peace to his sister Karen and the family.
Jose Garibay
July 30, 2022
As the HR Director for the Town of Normal I knew Gary as a dedicated DARE Officer. Gary worked hard and with much love and concern for our youth. That is why he was a dedicated, hard working Police Officer and a DARE Officer. I have often missed Gary´s direct yet concerned approach to others. Gary has been
, and will continue to be, greatly missed. RIP, Gary.
Shirley Ryan
July 29, 2022
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother´s death. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Shirley
Russ and Justine Myers
July 29, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to all of Gary's family.
Karen, I have fond memories of you and Gary during our Metcalf and U High Days. Our adventurous Grand Cayman vacation remains unforgettable.
Kathy, Justine and I remember staying with you and Gary on the Queen Mary during your visit to Long Beach. Such a fun time.
We sincerely hope that all your happy memories will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Russ and Justine
Russ and Justine Myers
July 29, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to all of Gary's family.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Karen, I have such fond memories of you and Gary during our Metcalf and U High days. Our adventures on the Grand Cayman vacation remain unforgettable.
Kathy, Justine and I remember staying on the Queen Mary with you and Gary during your visit to Long Beach. It was such a fun time.
We sincerely hope that all your happy memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Russ and Justine
Peggy Abbott
July 28, 2022
You have my deepest sympathy.
We share so many wonderful memories. Sending you all prayers, love and hugs. RIP Gary
Joe Bell
July 27, 2022
Condolences to the Wroan Family. May your memories of Gary comfort you during this time.
Earl Dunbar
July 27, 2022
To Cathy, Karen & all the Wroan family, I want to convey my condolences on the passing of Gary, my classmate for many years. Gary was always entertaining and was kind to me. I also have fond memories of John and Betty, whom I know we also all miss.
Earl
Rochester, NY
Jerry Worden
July 27, 2022
Gary poured his heart and soul into bringing the DARE program into unit 5 schools. He had a profound impact the lives of so many young people and established the building blocks for the school resource officer program which is currently still in place. He set high expectations for himself and coworkers and never failed to provide support when needed. Our condolences to his family. 932>716 Rest In Peace Sir.
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