Gary R. Will's Obituary
Gary R. Will, 77, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born on August 28, 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late George W. and Elsie A. (nee Steiner) Will. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 23 years with the company. Gary was a longtime member of Tice & Shores Moose Lodge in Florida, Brunswick Eagles #3505, and the Medina Stinger National HOG. He will be fondly remembered for the memories made with his life partner Judy Van Loon of 20 years as they traveled with their camper and Harleys all over the United States. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Loving father of Shelley (Todd) Lutz and Sherrey Thacker (David Soulsby); step-daughter Kirsten Van Loon; cherished grandchildren Andrew (Candice) Thacker and Amber Thacker (fiancé Cody Woicehovich); cherished great-grandchildren Jianna and Paisley Thacker; step-grandchildren Jake Van Loon, Katie Van Loon, Moira Van Loon, Kolton Williams, and Kortney (Wyatt) Flint. He is preceded in death by his sister Annette Genco. Private services will be held for Gary. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gary’s memory to Susan G. Komen Foundation, Komen Northeast Ohio, 5350 Transportation Blvd., Suite 22 Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. Online condolences and memories may be left on Gary’s memorial page at www.sunsetfuneralandcemtery.com.
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