October
02,
1950
02,
1950
April
07,
2022
07,
2022
Garry Hessenberger, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Garry was born in Chicago, IL to Frank and Marguerite (Andrews) Hessenberger. He grew up in Mendota, IL and graduated from Mendota High School. After high school he joined the Army and then the Navy. After his years of service he moved back to Mendota and then to Sandwich and spent the next 30 years working for Caterpillar in Aurora. He retired for a year and then took a position as head maintenance for the Aurora West School District. After working there for 8 years, he retired again. Garry enjoyed traveling, going on fishing trips, visiting many states to watch NASCAR races, and golfing.
Garry is survived by his wife Ellen, his two sons, Mike of Ontario, CA, Bryce of Normal, IL and a daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Earl of Strasburg, CO, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
According to Garry’s wishes there will be no visitation, and a private burial will be held at a later date. Cremation was entrusted to Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165
Garry was born in Chicago, IL to Frank and Marguerite (Andrews) Hessenberger. He grew up in Mendota, IL and graduated from Mendota High School. After high school he joined the Army and then the Navy. After his years of service he moved back to Mendota and then to Sandwich and spent the next 30 years working for Caterpillar in Aurora. He retired for a year and then took a position as head maintenance for the Aurora West School District. After working there for 8 years, he retired again. Garry enjoyed traveling, going on fishing trips, visiting many states to watch NASCAR races, and golfing.
Garry is survived by his wife Ellen, his two sons, Mike of Ontario, CA, Bryce of Normal, IL and a daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Earl of Strasburg, CO, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
According to Garry’s wishes there will be no visitation, and a private burial will be held at a later date. Cremation was entrusted to Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165
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