Gerald Wolin

Gerald "Jerry" Wolin, age 86, beloved husband of Carol (née Wrubel); devoted father of Linda Cohen, Marcy (Jerry) Monkman, and Jeff (Amy) Wolin; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Emily, Acadia, Rose, and Bode. A dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle to the extended Wolin, Lesser, Wrubel, and Czarnowski families, Jerry was also a loyal friend, respected community leader in Elmhurst and Oak Brook, and mentor to many. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 S. Highland Avenue, Lombard (60148). A reception will follow. Interment is private. Causes close to Jerry's generous heart include: FTD cure and support (www.theaftd.org), Type 1 Diabetes (www.thejdca.org), and Congregation Etz Chaim Rabbi's Discretionary Fund. For information, please contact Chesed v'Emet Funeral Home, Rudy Lerner, Funeral Director, at 847-577-0856.