worked for International Harvester in Canton and transferred to Navistar in Indianapolis, where he retired from in 1991. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and attending car shows with his son and grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending his grandkids sporting events and was a big fan of NASCAR and Jeff Gordon. He was a member of Wiley Lutheran Church. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Gordons Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Wiley Lutheran Church in rural Ellisville. Following the services, military rites will be conducted at the church. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Wiley Lutheran Church or to Hospice Compassus. To view Gordons tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com