David D. Gerig Obituary (1936

FLANAGAN- David D. Gerig, 82, of Pontiac, formerly of Flanagan, passed away at 10:00 PM on May 25, 2019 at Evenglow Health Center in Pontiac. A private family graveside service will be held. Calvert-Johnson and Froelich Memorial Home in Flanagan is in charge of arrangements. Memorials be be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Midwest Chapter, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637. David was born in Flanagan on September 23, 1936, a son to Chester and Viola Rich Gerig. Surviving are his 2 sons, Timothy Allen Gerig, London, United Kingdom; David Brian Gerig, Chillicothe; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his cousins: Roger Gerig; Donna Fleming; and Betty Sprunger. He was preceded in death by his parents. David served in the Unites States Army during the Korean War before going on to earn his master's degree from Bradley University. At IVC High School, he taught English Literature, Speech and Drama. He was also a war correspondent in Belfast and Vietnam. For many years, David worked in the hospitality and tourism industries in Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, Peoria and Jacksonville. He will be remembered by many as a dynamic public speaker, talented singer and skilled photographer.