Gerald F. Leary Obituary
We announce the death of Gerald F. Leary of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Gerald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Leary and Ruth Leary (Woessner); his wife Patricia Leary (Evers); his parents-in-law, Lowell and Ruth Evers (Williams); his son Ty Leary; his brother Wallace Leary; his sister-in-law Shirley Leary; his great grandchild Lathan Atherton; and his great great grandchild Theodore Haring.
He is survived by: his son Jay Leary (Kathleen); his grandchildren, Ashley Leary, Shannon Pritchett (Rodney) and Nathan Atherton (Layla); his great grandchildren, Noah Haring (MacKenzie Kavanaugh), Owen Haring (Lexi Cox), Seth Pritchett, Will Pritchett, Dylan and Danika Atherton; his niece LeAnne Leary Offill; his nephew David Leary (Kathy); and his daughter-in-law Debbie Hahn.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Freeport Eagle Club (1200 W Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032).
