Gerald Harms Obituary

Gerald Harms of Cullom, IL, passed away on September 9, 2023 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Calvert Martin Funeral Home in Cullom, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services also at the funeral home, with Pastor Jarrod Bartholomew officiating. Burial will follow the services in West Lawn Cemetery in Cullom, IL. Memorials in honor of Gerald may be made to the Cullom Historical Museum or OSF Hospice. Calvert Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of arrangements. Gerald was born on April 5, 1936 on the farm near Cullom, IL. He was the son of Clarence and Elsie (Ellinger) Harms. He was married to Marian McFarden for 37 years. Surviving are his children, Kaye (Mike) Toohill of Bloomington, IL, Tom Harms of Riverton, IL; close friend and caregiver, Karen Moritz of Cullom; grandchildren, Matt (Robyn) Harms of Sherman, IL, Jake (Suellyn) Harms of Mt. Pulaski, IL, Katie Toohill of Philadelphia, PA and Drew Toohill of Champaign, IL; great grandchildren, Victoria Harms, Reed Smith, Lance Harms, Kaitlyn Hudley and Payton Harms; 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Leroy and Wayne Harms. He graduated Cullom High School in the Class of 1954 and was recently attending Pontiac Bible Church in Pontiac, IL. He was a member of the Midwest Trucking Association and a past member of the Cullom Historical Society. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He farmed with his son Tom, for many years but his work passion was Trucking. He drove his Mack truck for more than 66 years. He enjoyed going for rides on his motorcycle and snowmobiling. Gerald loved to spend time with family and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. This obituary can be read and guestbook signed at www. calvertmemorial. com