DIXON – Gary M. Lauer, 58 of Dixon passed away on Saturday July 6, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Lauer was born on April 17, 1966 in Mendota, the son of Elroy and Kathleen (Eiberger) Lauer.

His greatest memories were growing up on a farm in rural Sublette. Gary was an assistant supervisor at Allied Locke Industries where he worked for the past 37 years. Gary married Lori Kant on March 17, 2001 in Dixon.

Lauer is preceded in death by his parents, sister Jeanne Esgar, brothers Robert Lauer and Jerome Lauer. He is survived by his wife Lori, four step-children Donald (Teri) Kant of Amboy, Tabatha (Kyle) Near of Lee Center, Barbara Kant of Dixon, Joshua (Kelsey) Kant of Amboy, 13 grandchildren Donovan, Tatum, Naomi, Carlo, Levi, Nadia, Taylor, Eric, Alex, Breanna, Amelia, Paisley, Adah Mae, and one great-grand daughter Cirenity. He had a very special bond with his granddaughter Nadia.

Gary is also survived by two brothers Thomas (Kim) Lauer of Ashton, Martin (Cathy) Lauer of Amboy, five sisters Susan (Kevin) Shaw of Estacada, OR, Linda Dimmig of Mendota, Lisa (Gary) Setchell of Ottawa, Cathy (Bruce) Bankes of Troy Gove, and Brenda (Dustin) Haynes of La Salle.

The visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Friday July 12, 2024 at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Friday July 12, 2024 at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow.

A memorial has been established arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home. Condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com.