Gary George Schreiber

Gary George Schreiber was born on November 27, 1938 in Wagner, South Dakota the son of George and Mildred (Halter) Schreiber.  Gary attended and graduated from Murray F. Tuley High School, Chicago, Illinois in 1956.  While in high school he completed ROTC and then went on to enlist in the US Army, serving in Korea.  Gary married Ruth Cornick, and the couple were blessed with 3 children, Scott, Sue and Tod. They later divorced.  Gary spent the last 50 years with the love of his life Gloria. They were married on July 29, 1967 in Glenville, MN and they were also blessed with 3 children, Jason, Jennifer and Joe. Gary started his career in water treatment with Culligan International.  He spent the last 19 years as a Sales Manager with Purolite.  Gary was one of the most highly respected international water specialists in the industry. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, bowling, golf, listening to 50’s and 60’s music,  watching sports on TV as well as his beloved Westerns. Most of all he enjoyed working. One of the major highlights in the past couple of years was attending the NASCAR Driving School at the Chicagoland Speedway.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria, mother Mildred Schreiber, Illinois. 6 children; Scott (Lorie) Schreiber, Sue (Dan) Young, Tod (Anna) Schreiber, Jason (Kristen) Schreiber, Jennifer (Steve) Cole, Joe Schreiber (Jeff Clune).  20 grandchildren; Barb (Jake), Nick (Melissa), Cody, Rayanna, Brielle, Jay (Amy),  Brady (Taylor), Callie, Ryan, Stephanie, Benjamin (Lindsay), Blair (Jason), Bria, Brody, Bryce, Beau, Judson, Eliasson, Harley and Stevie. 13 great-grandchildren; Kenny, Marissa, MaKayla, Jeffrey, Jacob, Gisele, Alaysia, Jaylah, Alannah, Avery, Ella, Jaxson and Izabella.  Sisters, Sandy Bicker, Montana and Marsha (Bill) Aiken,Illinois, brothers Michael (Mary) Schreiber, Wisconsin and Bob (Dina) Schreiber, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his father George and great-grandson Dominic.