Gary G. Webster, 76, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away in the early morning of Saturday, September 19, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on March 18,1944 at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Marion E. and Bette M. (Steiner) Webster. On November 19, 1966, he married Margaret J. 'Peg' (Coredell). She survives.

Gary was a 1962 graduate of Colchester High School, Colchester, Illinois. Following high school, Gary worked at Haeger Pottery in Macomb before being drafted into the U.S. Army. After serving time in Korea, he returned home and started working at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Burlington, Iowa. He was employed there for 41 years.

Especially in his later years, Gary enjoyed being outside walking, riding his bike or going fishing. He also loved animals and watched for the rabbits and squirrels to show up in their yard. He was an avid reader and studying history and the economy were lifelong pleasures. But what he enjoyed most of all was watching his grandchildren grow up and spending time with them.

Survivors include his wife, Peg; one daughter, Sara (Layton) Jones of LaHarpe; two grandchildren, Dominic and Holly Jones and his granddog, Jack. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a very special grandmother, Sara.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the LaHarpe Cemetery with Marvin Miller officiating. There will be no formal visitation but friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.

A memorial fund has been established for the PAW Animal Shelter in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a condolence please visit Gary's obituary at banksandbeals.com