Gerald Wayne Woker , 77, of Pearl City passed away July 13 ,2024 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL.

Gerald was born August 22, 1946 in Freeport to Wayne and Neva (Cheeseman) Woker.

He was a 1964 graduate of Pearl City High School. In September of that year, his Father passed away and Gerald began running the family farm to support his mother and younger brother. It was only a year later that he would meet the woman who would steal his heart. Gerald married Peggy Pacey on June 21, 1969 in Pearl City.

Gerald and Peg raised their family and farmed together until retiring from the Dairy business in the Spring of 2001. Shortly after the cows were gone, he began working at Spahn & Rose Lumber Company in Pearl City. He enjoyed working there and visiting with many co-workers, customers and friends daily.

Gerald enjoyed playing cards, mostly Euchre. He was always happy to tell a story or joke. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the former Pearl City Masonic Lodge, and Pearl City Historical Organization.

After Peg's passing on September 13, 2014, Gerald decided he wanted to return to the home farm. With the help of his Son-in-law, Chris, he designed the perfect "Gramp Shack". He enjoyed 9 years back on the farm until health reasons required his move to the nursing home.

Gerald will be missed by his son, Aaron Woker of Pearl City, daughters, Brenda Woker of DeKalb and Deanna (Chris) Fink of Lanark, granddaughters, Samantha and Katelyn Fink, sister, Karen (Merle) Endress of Chetek, WI, brother, Gary (Karen) Woker of Thomson, several nieces & nephews, and countless friends.

He was greeted in Heaven by his wife, Peg; parents, Wayne Woker and Neva (Cheeseman) Woker-Edler; and close friends, Marvin Barklow and Richard Ferguson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stephenson Nursing Center and FHN Hospice for their wonderful care of Gerald. Rich, Dakota and Denver Sargent can not be thanked enough for all they have done for Gerald these last several years. Their friendship, helpfulness and PATIENCE will never be forgotten.

A Memorial Service led by Pastor David Schweppe will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL am 12:00pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024. A visitation will be from 8:00am until the time of Service. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial fund has been established.

Geralds favorite joke is a great way to finish his obituary.

"Do you know the difference between your right and left?"

"You're right, and I left."