Harry L. Garrett

Age 84, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born and raised in Decatur, IL, lived in Green Valley, IL, and a resident of Lockport since 1962. A 1960 graduate of ISU receiving a BS in Education, and a University of Northern Colorado 1966 graduate receiving a MS in Mathematics. He was a dedicated High School Math Teacher for 33 years, teaching at Green Valley, Lockport Township, Romeoville, and retired from Bolingbrook High School in 1993.  Member of Shepherd of The Hill Lutheran Church, Lockport. An avid bowler, he enjoyed fishing, boating, water skiing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He spent the last 37 summers on Elbow Lake, Cook, MN. He coached High School basketball and refereed for 20 years. For many years, he loved coaching his children's teams and his grandchildren's teams in basketball, baseball, and softball. Above all else he cherished spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Marie (Nee Ratts) Garrett; two brothers, Donald (late Patricia, and Linda) Garrett, and G. Riley (late Melva) Garrett.

Survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Carole (Nee Franz) Garrett; three loving children, Jana Miller, Laura (Peter Klauser) Garrett, and David (Lisa) Garrett; six adored grandchildren, Triston Miller, Anja, Lukas, and Nina Klauser, and Harrison and Henry Garrett; and one brother, Wilbur Garrett. Numerous nephews, nieces, and other cherished family members and dear friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Garrett family, which will be donated to Shepherd of the Hill Church, Lockport, and Kelvin Grove Parent Athletic Association in Harry's name, would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. Lying in State at Shepherd of The Hill Lutheran Church 925 E. 9 ^th St., Lockport, IL 60441 on Monday, January 9, 2023, from 11:45am until time of Service at 1:00pm. Burial will take place privately on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Bethania Cemetery, Justice.