Gary Andrew Wilson February 24, 1945 - January 31, 2025 Waterloo, Illinois - Gary Andrew Wilson, age 79 of Waterloo, IL., passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO., surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 24, 1945, in Neosho, MO., to the late Perry Wilson and June Brown Wilson. Gary grew up in the Belleville, IL., area and after graduating from high school he worked at the family business for a time before deciding to move out to the country and buy a farm so that he could raise sheep. As he continued to tend to the responsibilities of his farm and raising sheep, he also went to work in construction, becoming a well-known steel worker. Being an avid sports fan, Gary could be seen cheering at his children's sporting events, never missing a game of theirs. He had many interests and hobbies, but most important was always his loving family. His unwavering dedication of being a father was evident by the way his children idolized him

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