Gary Herrman

Gridley- Gary D. Herrman 73 of Gridley, IL passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington with his family by his side.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery, Easton, IL. Ruestman Harris Funeral Home, El Paso is assisting his family with arrangements.
Gary was born March 25, 1947 in Pekin, IL a son of Donald and Elaine Velde Herrman. He married Mary Russell on June 8, 1968 in Green Valley, IL. She survives.
Other survivors include his sons; Jay (Missy Joy) Herrman, Normal, Jeff (Jen) Herrman, Charleston, SC, Greg (Bri) Herrman, Gridley, his twin brother, Larry, Clearwater, FL, grandchildren, Braden (Faviola), Katie (Justin), Julia, Gabe and Callie, great grandson, Tayden, two nephews, Tyce and Grant.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gary graduated from Illinois State University then served as an Agriculture teacher at Gridley High School for 6 years. He later retired from Growmark after 28 years. He was very active in his community where he served for many years on the Gridley School Board and the Gridley Community Club. He loved his God and his family above all else and never knew a stranger.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Gridley EMS, PO Box 453, Gridley, IL 61744.
Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
"Be well."

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