Joseph J. Tryner

July 5, 1934 - October 3, 2015

Age 81, of Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born July 5, 1934 in Wilmington, IL to the late John and Bessie Mary (nee Morey) Tryner. Joseph graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1952. He then graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1958. In 1958, he established his first solo practice in Joliet, IL. In 1960, he moved his practice to Wilmington where it is known today as Tryner Law Firm. He was proud to have had his son John, join the firm in 1999. Joseph eventually retired in 2012 and his son continues his legacy at the firm. Joseph was the City Attorney for Wilmington from 1969-1993. He served as alderman on the Wilmington City Council from 1995-1999. He also served as attorney for Wilmington Township, Braidwood, Diamond, Wilmington Fire Protection District, and Wilmington Park District. He was a former director at the First National Bank in Wilmington for many years. Past president of the Wilmington Rotary and served on the board for Trinity Services Foundation. Member of the Island City Baptist Church in Wilmington and the Masonic Lodge #208 in Wilmington. Other than enjoying his life as an attorney he loved to hunt with his father and his son, and he enjoyed photography. Surviving are his wife, Barbara (nee Dyer) Tryner of Wilmington; son, John Tryner of Wilmington; daughter, Amy (Daniel) Potempa of Wilmington; step-son, Richard (Colleen) Schumacher of Wilmington; step-daughter, Vicki (Bruce) Witczak of Marseilles, IL; seven grandchildren, Sue Ellen Schumacher, Brian Schumacher, Michael Schumacher, Lauren Witczak, Jacqueline Witczak, Alex Potempa and Molly Potempa; sister, Marilyn (Rex) Webb of Mokena, IL; many nieces and nephews, including three special nieces, Neva Pasky, Mary Baker, and Sharon Talkie. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Barbara (nee Wilber) Tryner; grandson, Timothy Schumacher; and step-daughter, Cheryl Schumacher. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ron Taylor officiating. Visitation Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations directed to the family to be used towards the John, Bessie, and Barbara L. Tryner Memorial Scholarship Funds.