Fairview – Gerald M. Nell (Jerry) passed away at his home on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 with his family beside him. He was born on January 9th, 1935 to Robert and Mabel (Barrett) Nell in Schuyler County, Illinois. He married Imogene Reeder on July 26th, 1958 in Rushville, IL. She survives. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Kenneth Nell.
He is survived by one brother, John and Barbara (Corrie) Nell; four children, Gary Nell of Des Moines, IA, Brian and Joanne (Marinich) Nell of Fairview, IL, Debra (Nell) and Doug Wenger of Fairview, IL, and Steve and Julie (Johnson) Nell of London Mills, IL; four grandchildren, Jeremy and Jessica (Markley) Nell, Jessica (Nell) and Caleb Bugos, Wesley and Cody Wenger; two great-granddaughters, Peyton and Ella Bugos; and step-grandson Luke Stuckey.
Jerry was a member of the United States Army National Guard.
He worked for Caterpillar in Peoria, IL, Rinehart Plumbing & Heating in Rushville, IL, Bower Roller Bearing in Macomb, IL. Jerry retired from Midstate Coal Company in Rapatee, IL. He was a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge until it’s disbandment. After retirement he enjoyed doing carpentry work, woodworking, gardening, and anything outside including hunting and fishing. He truly loved his wife and family.
Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 at 5:00 PM at the Fairview American Legion 275 Pumyea St, Fairview, IL 61432. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory, Canton, IL. A burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Fairview American Legion, Fairview Fire Protection District, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences you may visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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