Gary L. Edgcomb

Gary L. Edgcomb 74 of La Salle. Passed away October 25, 2020, in St Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Ptak Funeral Home. Fr Thomas Otto will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM till the time of services. COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Masks are required and capacity limits are in place. Gary was born May 29, 1946, in La Salle to Thomas and Frances (Supan) Edgcomb. He married Karen Kiest on May 21, 1971, in Ottawa. Gary served in the Army from 1966-68. He retired from Complete Industrial in Peru after 37 years. Gary loved being outside, working in his yard, gardening, and traveling with his family. He was a member and was very active in the United Steelworkers #436. Gary is survived by his wife Karen of La Salle, 2 sons Jason (Angie) Edgcomb of Peru and Joe (Juanita) Edgcomb of Peru. 3 Grandchildren Anthony, Macy, and Sienna. 3 sisters Shirley (Jerry) Soens of La Salle, Linda (Jerry) Leslie of Earlville, and Diane Andersen of Standard. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Jennifer in 2018, 8 Brothers and 2 Sisters. The family would like to acknowledge that anyone who can’t attend the visitation can express their condolences and share memories on PtakFh.com.