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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 on August 2, 1988. She survives along with daughters Cheri (Mark) Quinto, Studio City, CA and Diane Cavanaugh, Valley Village, CA, stepsons Scott (Nancy) Pedrucci of Springfield, Marc (Finaceé Amy Polette) Pedrucci of Denver, CO, granddaughters Autumn Pedrucci, Bryce Quinto and Siobhan Holden, sisters Kevin (Dave) Tucker of Gillespie, and Kathleen (Thomas) Schafer of Richardson, TX. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Larry and sister Maureen.
Gerry served in the US Army where he was a member of the Army Pistol Team. He retired after 27 years with the Illinois State Police at which time he and his wife moved to Wyoming. In 2002 they began to spend winters in Arizona.
He was a Life Member of the NRA, Wickenburg (AZ) Sportsman Club, Dubois Gun Club, Single Action Shooting Society. Gerry was an avid competitive pistol shooter and has won numerous awards at the local, state and national levels.
Arrangements by David's Desert Chapel Funeral Home and a Memorial service will be held in Dubois September 4, 2011. Condolences may be left at www.caringbridge.org/visit/gerrycavanaugh. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Bridge or American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Cavanaugh
March 29, 2011
May 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.
Mike Nolan
March 26, 2011
Gerry: You will be truly missed. I am in part of what I am today because of you.
March 26, 2011
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 of course does my wife, Nancy, who worked at the Academy, before we got married. Rest with God my good friend.
Ken and Nancy Barry
Kathleen Sauter Stevens
March 25, 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.
March 25, 2011
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
Barb Freesen
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.
Val Talley
March 25, 2011
Yvonne and family, he was a great man. I am sorry for your loss.
March 25, 2011
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
Don&Donna McNeely
March 25, 2011
Yvonne, sorry for your loss.
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