Gary Lee Nuernberger, age 78, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away suddenly, Monday, December 1, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born in Alton, Illinois on July 14, 1947 to Irvin and Dolores Nuernberger.

Gary graduated from ISU with a Bachelor's and Master's degree.  He later attended NIU and earned his Doctorate in Adult Education.  He taught at Pontiac Esmon, Illinois, Pecatonica, Illinois and was a principal at Stillman Valley, Illinois.  Gary taught best practices to teachers for PLS, and was Dean of the Graduate School for Rockford University.

He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Robert Nuernberger.

Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Nuernberger (nee Johnson); his daughter, Delores Richardson (Matthew); his son, Russell Nuernberger (Penny); three grandchildren, Madison Nuernberger, Matthew Brady Richardson and Russell Nuernberger; his brothers, E. Phillip Nuernberger (Deborah) and Steven Nuernberger (Jean).  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gary loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Please make memorial contributions in memory of Gary to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital .

Services:  A memorial celebration of Gary's life will take place next spring, on a date yet to be determined.  Please share memories of Gary and condolences with the family in the online guest book at www.Schrader.com