He was born on May 16, 1954 in Burlington, Iowa to Wilbert Oscar and Jennie Opal (Odell) Anderson.
He married the love of his life, Michelle Johnston on April 4, 1981 in Peoria. She survives.
Garry is also survived by four children, Jennifer L. (Thomas) Brown of Rochester, MN, Stephanie M. Anderson of East Peoria, Ryan T. (Kristin) Anderson of Germantown Hills and Matthew A. Anderson of Peoria Heights; five grandchildren, Gabriel, Claire and Alexander Brown and Caleb and Rachel Anderson; and one brother, Larry Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Dianne Cunningham; and two brothers, Dennis Anderson and John Anderson.
Garry received his associates degree from Southeastern Community College and worked for Burroughs from 1974-2017. He was active in Boy Scouts with his boys. He was a family oriented man and loved to spend time with his family especially working on house projects with them.
He was a member of First English Lutheran Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria is assisting the family. A worship service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at First English Lutheran Church in Peoria with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ryan H. Anderson will officiate. A livestream of the service will be available to view at
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As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel.
*In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
*It is our responsibility as people of faith, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved dead and to keep everyone as safe as possible. The sanctuary, where the service will be held, can socially distance and seat a limit of 50 or less people. The line for the visitation prior to the service will allow more to flow through while physically distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to “T.O.U.C.H.” The Organization for Understanding Congenital Hearts at www.touchhearts.org or the W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts of America at www.wdboyce.org
Online condolences may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com
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