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George Garrett Obituary
George Allen Garrett, 80, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, after a battle with heart disease with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1943, to Ervin Garrett and Edna Lohmeier in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he joined brother Gerry, and they welcomed younger brother Randy a few years later. He married Arlene Thompson, and the two settled in Elmhurst, Illinois, where they raised two daughters, Vickie, and Christie. George spent his career as an industrial engineer, served in the National Guard, and enjoyed traveling on both land and sea. He was a proud St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan, with his best memories made watching a baseball game and spending time with his family. He will be missed most by his wife of 55 years, Arlene, and his daughters, Vickie Kelly, and Christie Garrett Laurie. Along with his two sons-in-law, Greg Kelly and Tim Laurie, and his grandchildren Nico Laurie, Jack Kelly, and Katie Kelly; brother Randy Garrett; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Garrett, and Ethel Garrett; and many more family members and friends. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association www.heart.org Services on June 3, 2023, at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, with viewing from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm and a memorial service at 3:00 pm, for Info 630-834-1133
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