Obituary of William Pry

William R. Pry "Bill" Age 70. Peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Martinez, CA, a Minooka resident since 1983. A U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. Retired from ITW Signode in 2006 after over 30 years of service as a shipping manager. He was an enthusiastic auto mechanic and enjoyed working in "Bill's Garage". He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, riding ATV's and was considered an expert marksman. He was a good man who loved spending time with his family and friends. Preceded by his granddaughter, Mya Anderson (2003); his parents; one sister, Lori Pry; and one brother, Elmer "Butch" Pry, Jr. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Dorine M. (nee Leisner) Pry of Minooka; one daughter, Tina Anderson of Plainfield; three sons, Tony (Martha) of Channahon, David (Penny) of Minooka and Michael Pry of Aurora; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Lillian, Andrew and Paige; one sister, Jean (Richard) Guanci of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Pat (Laurie) Pry of Arizona and John Pry of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services for William R. Pry will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Plattville Lutheran Church, 5475 Bell Road, Minooka, IL, 60447. Pastor Brett L. Reedy officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Oncology Hematology Associates would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com