ngineer in resource planning for Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company, later a part of MidAmerican Energy, from 1973 to 2005. He was a former member of the West Branch Friends Church. Gary was known for his quiet, humble demeanor and his dry sense of humor. He enjoyed home repair, woodworking, radio repair, auto maintenance, computers, and genealogy, and shared his many talents to help others. Along with his wife Emily, he lovingly babysat both of his granddaughters from birth until preschool. Survivors include his wife, Emily, of Davenport; his daughter, Margot Day, son-in-law, Zachary Day, and granddaughters Eleanor and Caroline Day, all of Davenport, his sister Marilyn Vincent, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Gary's family by writing your message in the box below. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.weertsfh.com/obituary.html?id=3766