Gary R.

Gray

Gary R. Gray, 80, a Vietnam Veteran and a resident of Winfield, IL since 1999, and previously of Berwyn, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on May 24, 1946, in Elmhurst, IL, to Russell Gray and Alexia Gray (nee Brown).

Gary grew up in Lombard and Carol Stream, and attended Glenbard West High School, class of 1964. In 1966, Gary joined the U.S. Army and served in the 586th Signal Co. in Vietnam. He was attending Western Illinois University at the time, and opted to join rather than get drafted. He was honorably discharged on December 4, 1968.

After his time in the service, Gary took a position working with Illinois Bell, which later became AT&T. Over the years, Gary worked his way up to a supervisor position. In 1998, Gary retired after almost 30 years in the telecommunications industry. In his retirement, he worked at The Home Depot in Carol Stream from 2003 to 2020.

Gary leaves behind; his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Michaelene Gray (nee Mootz), who he met at Illinois Bell in 1970, and married on October 14, 1973; his devoted children, Sarah and Joshua (Maureen); his adored granddaughter Sadie, and soon to be grandson Jacob.

Gary was preceded in passing by his parents, Russell and Alexia.

The family will be hosting a Visitation on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton IL 60187. A private family burial with military honors will be conducted at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL.