Lester William Rury Born: May 13, 1941 in Sparta, IL Died: June 26, 2024 in South Wilmington, IL Age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in South Wilmington, IL. Lester was born on May 13, 1941 in Sparta, IL to his parents Marby and Paul Rury. He graduated from Garner-South Wilmington High School with the Class of 1959. He met his future wife, Karen, in high school and they were married November 4, 1961. They share five children: Carina, Chris, Craig, Curt and Collette. Lester worked for Caterpillar in Joliet. Following his June 1, 1998 retirement, he worked part-time as a gate guard at the South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club. Lester was a member of the United Methodist Church of South Wilmington and had served on the Board of Trustees. He was also a past member of the South Wilmington Grade School Board of Education. He coached many youth baseball teams from minor league through colt league. Lester loved attending his

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