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Marvin Gernstein Obituary

Gernstein, Marvin L., O.D. Died September 19, 2013. Dearly beloved husband for 58 years of Elaine Milton Gernstein; loving father of Susan (Geoff) Weinberg, Joanne (Matt) London, William (Karen) Gernstein; loving grandfather of Sarah (Aaron) Hart, Miriam and Sam Weinberg, Kathryn and James Gernstein, Rachel and Eve London. Dear Uncle of Laurie (William) Stern and Barry LeMaster. With love, special thanks to Valencia Robinson and Maria Turner for their exceptional care. Services: Funeral services will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Greater St. Louis Chapter American Parkinson Disease Association, Campus Box 8111, 660 South Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110 or a charity of your choice.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2013.
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Dr. Gernstein was my eye doctor for over twenty years until I moved to the East coast. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Marguerite Jahns

Marguerite Jahns

September 23, 2013

When he left his practice, I greatly missed this great Optometrist and ethical man who loved his family. I can only imagine the family's feeling of loss.

Ginny Fergus

September 23, 2013

To Susan and her entire family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your father. I've never known a more dapper man, elegant even in casual clothes! He loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren,and they all loved him very much, too-- proof of a worthy, well-lived life.
Our thoughts are with you all,
Marsha

Marsha Schieber

September 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss. We are sure Dr. Gernstein was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Your entire family, especially Sarah, are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Bernard, Alice & Christopher Hart

September 21, 2013

Sending prayers in memory of your beloved father, husband, uncle and friend. I remember Susan from Meramec School, Wydown and Clayton High -- and the beautiful family home with the circular staircase. What a charmed upbringing we all had and thanks be to God for the long and happy life of Dr. Gernstein.

Roberta Shapard Potter

September 21, 2013

I have not seen Dr. Gernstein (or as I called him, Dr. Gernie)in probably 30 years. He was my eye doctor, my neighbor, and a wonderful man. He came to my house once when I had stayed out all night, left my contacts in, and scratched my corneas. My parents were out of town, so he saved me big time!! Even after I moved away, I tried to keep him as my eye doctor. After a few years, my husband told me that was nuts, and I needed a local doctor. I left Dr. Gernie reluctantly! He was such a sweetheart, and I know that you all will miss him dearly. Please know you are in my thoughts. Julie Schweig Hutton

Julie Hutton

September 21, 2013

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