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Gary Cleveland Thiltgen
<p>Gary Cleveland Thiltgen, 49, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, and Wauconda, Illinois, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.</p> <p>The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 until 11:45 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. A Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home, the Rev. Fr. Stephen Page officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, DeWitt.</p> <p>Gary was born November, 17, 1971, to Don and Jan (Freiburger) Thiltgen in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Central Community Schools, DeWitt in 1990. Gary served in the U.S. Navy, being stationed in Australia and California. He married Dolores Perez and their union was blessed with two daughters. He began his career in retail at Sears and worked up to a corporate position in Sears Holdings Co. as senior analyst of nationwide inventory.</p> <p>Gary was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeyes. He was always sure to get the Cubs game on the radio. He loved live music and attended many concerts, including the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field. He spent many years involved in the Catholic Church, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. He participated in a CORE retreat as a teenager at St. Joseph, and loved the Easter reenactment at Transfiguration. Gary loved to cook, he was always sure to get his daughters to try new things before telling them what was in them. He also enjoyed keeping an immaculate yard and garden. He was an amazing Mr. Mom, helping to raise his daughters while their mother was deployed.</p> <p>Those left to honor his memory are his daughters, Rebecca (fiancé Jordan Steuer) Thiltgen of Dubuque, and Andrea (Jon Dolan) Thiltgen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his father, Don (Peg) Thiltgen of DeWitt; siblings Steve (Misty) Thiltgen of Dawsonville, Georgia, Anna (Vince) Ramirez of Clinton, Christine Zimmer of DeWitt, and Tommy (Mary) Thiltgen of Spencer, Tennessee; step-siblings, Gina (Todd) Ryan of Papillion, Nebraska, Ann (Jeff Mentzer) Butzier of Dubuque, and Jim (Sofia Simmons) Sawvel of McCausland; nieces and nephews.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Pickens, and his beloved dog, Hawkeye.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>November 17, 1971 - September 18, 202111/17/197109/18/2021
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Colonel Steve Garrington, Honor Flight
September 26, 2021
Dear Friends,
We at Honor Flight of the Quad Cities were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved veteran. We understand that this is a time of grief for you, and we share that grief with you. We are thankful for him and his selfless contribution of time and ef... Continue Reading
We at Honor Flight of the Quad Cities were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved veteran. We understand that this is a time of grief for you, and we share that grief with you. We are thankful for him and his selfless contribution of time and ef... Continue Reading
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Jennifer King Wendland
September 23, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Gayle Gallagher
September 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers Don and Peg.
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Jeffrey sielck
September 23, 2021
My most sincere condolences go out to the family and the girls , Gary was a great father and a kind soul my children all liked him as did I. We all must remember the Lord has his infinite plan and we meet certain people as we go through the journey of life . Unique peopl... Continue Reading
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The Thiltgen Girls
September 21, 2021
With all our love and prayers. A life gone too soon but not without a beautiful impact through his daughters and loved ones that extend his remembrance.
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Meg Olson-Butler
September 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Robin Kane
September 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss xoxo
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Kelli Eggers
September 21, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time, Don & Peg. Sending much love.
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September 20, 2021
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September 20, 2021
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