Gary Alan Eggener

Gary Alan Eggener, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was a fun loving gentle man. Gary loved competition and enjoyed playing horseshoes, tennis, pickleball, pool, baseball and bean bags. He would quote Lombardi saying “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”

Gary owned his own mechanical contracting business, AAA Services and Apple Electric. He was a member of Kwanis Frankfort Chamber of Commerce and Harley Owners Group. Gary loved his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Karen (nee Proper), daughters Wendy Troeger & Lisa Vaisvilla, son Jeff (Nicole) Eggener, sister Cheryl (Bill) Brown, brother Phillip (Sue) Eggener and grandchildren Rachel, Trent Troeger, Max Vaisvilla, Piper and Reece Eggener. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Marlea.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Ave., Tinley Park, IL. A special thanks to the Oasis Hospice team for their tender care the last 1 ½ years. Especially his nurses Jill, Lois, Sharon and Mireya. They made it possible for him to stay at home. The family requests donations to Alzheimer and Parkinson Association or The Humane Society