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Gary SATTERLEE Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Gary L. Satterlee, 69, died at 6:42 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center.
Gary was born on Feb. 19, 1946, in Litchfield, the son of Kay and Geraldine E. Hauptman Satterlee. He married Shirley Louise Hefley on Sept. 5, 1965, in Litchfield.
Gary graduated from Litchfield High School in 1964 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was employed by the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office. Gary was a past Commander of American Legion Post 32, past Commander and charter member of Squadron 32 Sons of American Legion, and past State Commander of the Sons of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Satterlee of Springfield; sons, Scott (wife, Lori) of Murphysboro, John (wife, Susan) of Sherman, and Brian Satterlee of O'Fallon, Ill.; daughter, Sandi (fiancé, Frank Staley) Satterlee of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Parker Miller) Satterlee, Branden (Jessie) Satterlee, Shelby (fiancé, Matt Ahlfield) Satterlee, Nicholas Satterlee, Michael Satterlee, Morgan Satterlee, and Matthew Satterlee; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4–6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors provided by Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702.
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Carolyn Mahoney
December 15, 2015
Shirley and familyOur thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn "Boy" Mahoney Teresa Rick and Jake
Gary and Pat Graves
December 12, 2015
Gary was such an outgoing neighbor. We would need a flag and we wanted him to get us one and we would pay for it but he always said you are not paying for it. He will definitely be missed You all have our Sympthy. RIP Gary
Edie Hinkle LeMasters
December 11, 2015
Gary was my manager at Burger King in the late 70's. He was a good guy and made work fun! Rest in Peace Gary.
Angela Hayes
December 11, 2015
Shirley, Sandy and boys: My heart breaks for you all. You don't need me to tell you what a great guy your dad was. Know that many have wonderful memories of him. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time and may you find comfort in stories and memories.
David Nation
December 11, 2015
Gary was a good co-worker and I enjoyed his sense of humor. He helped me adjust to being a state employee.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Shirley, in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family during this time.
December 11, 2015
always remember all the family gathering that was special & you took the time to come.we will miss you more than words can ever say.Kenny & Lucille Wilson
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