Gary L. Huls, 72 of Rural Rantoul, died at 4:14 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton with Pastor Michael Stoerger officiating.  Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the funeral home.

Gary was born January 29, 1950, in Urbana the son of Dick and Hilda Duitsman Huls.  He married Leslie Bullock February 17, 2017 in Urbana.  She survives.

Along with his wife, Leslie, he is survived by two daughters Danielle (Jesse) Sutton of Charleston, South Carolina, Jaclyn Huls of Charleston, South Carolina; two sons, Drew (Madison) Tome of Melvin, Jordan (Amber) Tome of Loda; two granddaughters Kaiya and Finley Tome; and one sister, Beulah (Gene) Severins of Thomasboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Bennett Tome.

Gary graduated from Rantoul Twp High School in 1968.  He retired from Kraft Foods after 37 years.  Gary spent his entire life farming; which was his passion.

He was a member of Pheasant's Forever, NRA and the Champaign County Farm Bureau.  He enjoyed hunting and shooting.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices .