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Gary Risser, age 61, of Egg Harbor, formerly of Chicago, passed away on July 5, 2025.
Gary was born July 22, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Phillip and Joyce (Darge) Risser. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago. Gary was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Gary's career was primarily dedicated to the operations of the Prudential Building in Chicago along with Stagehands Local #2 with time spent at Chicago Fox TV and NBC TV.
Gary’s primary interests were motorcycles and muscle cars.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Risser of Egg Harbor; brother, David (Maria "Luly") Risser of Chicago; sister, Julie (Curtis) Miller-Risser of Aurora, IL; niece, Aria Miller; and nephew, Phillip Miller.
He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip W. Risser; and brother, Phillip Mark Risser.
Gary will be laid to rest at Mary Hill Cemetery, Chicago, near his father and brother, at 11:00 a.m. on July 26, 2025.
Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC are assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Gary may be shared with his family through his tribute at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.
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