Gary Remer's Obituary
Gary Remer, age 29, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 9:59 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Emergency Room, Pinckneyville, IL. Gary was born on October 8, 1985 in Nashville, IL, a son to Raymond and Brenda (Perkey) Remer. On October 6, 2012, he married JoAnna Curlee at Field of Dreams, Desoto, IL and she survives. He was a member of Mt.Vernon Baptist Temple, Mt. Vernon, IL and worked as a police officer and C.S.I. for the City of Pinckneyville. Before becoming a police officer, he was a loss prevention specialist at WalMart and Krogers. He enjoyed cigars, golfing, fishing, Harley riding, his cars, and video games but his greatest loves were his animals, including his dog, Magnum and two cats and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife, JoAnna Remer of Pinckneyville, IL; father, Raymond Remer of Nashville, IL; mother and step-father, Brenda and P.J. Colston of Coulterville, IL; brother, David (Steph) Remer of Woodlawn, IL; sister, NaTasha Remer of Coulterville, IL; step-sister, Jami Colston of Coulterville, IL; mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Tommy and Lisa Diercks of Sparta, IL; father-in-law, J.P. Curlee of Herrin, IL; brother-in-law, Josh Curlee of Erie, CO; a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Curlee of Collinsville, IL; two step-brothers-in-law, Lee and Kendall; step-sister-in-law, Alex; several nieces and nephews; and numerous other dear family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and two brothers-in-law, Chris Holder and Michael Neff. Memorial services will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Reynolds officiating. Friends may call at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a memorial scholarship fund that will be used for underprivileged children. Please make checks payable to JoAnna Remer or David Remer. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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