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RAYMOND ERBES Obituary

RAYMOND G. ERBES, age 90, a long term resident of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, passed away on December 31, 2012. Born in Mendota, IL, Raymond earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Illinois, and he was the Director of Library Services at Reavis High School in Burbank, IL, for 32 years. He also taught part-time for 12 years at Dominican University in River Forest, where he was given the Sand Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1968. He retired in 1982. Raymond is survived by four nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 2PM at Plymouth Place. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange Park, IL 60526. For further info: 708-F.U.N.E.R.A.L.



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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 6, 2013.

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Teresa Clemente-Nunez

January 15, 2013

You were a kind and loving teacher and we all are honored to have known you. I pray that you knew Christ as your savior and we will meet again. God Bless you and Keep you safe in His loving arms.

January 14, 2013

The sight of Ray and his precious little Lizzie was a sure way to brighten up any day. They will be missed.

Maxine Pettinger

January 13, 2013

Mr. Erbes inspired many students strive to reach their full potential. He made each of us feel that, to him, every student was worthy of his time, there weren't many teachers who did that.

Sue Chatt-Palka

January 12, 2013

Always a gentleman, always respectful, inspired me to learn what a library has to offer, and made me a life-long library user and avid reader! RIP Mr Erbes.

Pat McDonough Rinchich

January 12, 2013

Ray was a wonderful librarian but also a mentor to many of us. He will be remembered fondly.

Carol Matecki

January 12, 2013

To one of the very best.

January 11, 2013

Mr. Erbes was a wonderful educator. All of the students admired him.
Arlene Burns - Orland Park, Il

TaLeah Hartman (Reitz)

January 11, 2013

One of Reavis High School's best assets. RIP Mr. Erbes.

SYLVIA ALLES

January 10, 2013

Because of Mr. Erbes, Reavis had the most beautiful & well equipped library. How lucky we students were. What a special guy; he exuded love for his chosen profession. Thank you & God Speed!

ELAINE RYAN

January 7, 2013

MR. ERBES WAS MY LIBRARY TEACHER AT REAVIS HIGH SCHOOL FOR TWO YEARS, 1951 AND 1952 HE WAS ALWAYS HELPFUL AND HAD A READY SMILE, THE STUDENTS THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HIM HE WILL BE MISSED.

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January 6, 2013

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