Chicago, Illinois
Fred A. Gerhardt, age 75, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Addison, IL, Vet. of WWII, beloved husband of Claire, nee McNeal; loving father of John (Jan), Cathy Aguirre and Andrew (Barbara); dear grandfather of five; great-grandfather of one; fond brother of Helen Rechar; also survived by nieces and...
Read MoreFred was a great guy! He hired me 36 years ago as Engineers Helper in the Merchandise Mart. He was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He has a wonderful family. We can certainly see why. He is in our prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Ed and Barb Murphy
Chief Engineer - Merchandise Mart
Edward Murphy
February 16, 2002 | Arlington Heights, IL
Andy,
My sincere condolences for you and your family at this time.
Bill
Bill Tworek
January 28, 2002 | Schiller Park, IL
I miss my Dad so much it hurts and I find that with time it doesn't dwindle. My Dad was always there for me my whole life. When I wanted to be independant at 11 and applied for a paper route, he took me the first week so I'd know my way and on Sundays we delivered them together with the car. He did one side of the street, I did the other. After, he let me drive to the bakery for donuts until the day I mixed up the gas and the brake while pulling in the drive and I hit our other...
Cathy Aguirre
January 23, 2002 | Bolingbrook, IL
From Lake of the Woods in Canada--those "fishing" trips...to all those pinocle games, Red was a hell of a guy!
Great memories.
He will be missed.
The Smosna's, Ed Ruth and Brad
January 11, 2002 | Las Vegas, , NV
What I remember most about Fred Gerhardt is that he was loud, but I never saw him get mad or raise his voice in anger (except to yell at an umpire or referee while watching sports). He had a laugh that came from down deep and would make the floor and walls shake. I loved to "watch" him tell a story. He would act out his stories with his hands and facial expressions that he made changing a spark plug on a car sound interesting. He was proud of his kids accomplishments no matter how great...
Denice Gilson
January 08, 2002 | Chicago, IL
As 2002 starts we will all miss you dad. You had a distinct life and many contributions that will not be forgotten. In your honor I have dedicated this guest book to your legacy. I hope that as time passes that many of the people that were touched by your life share their stories with the rest of us. God bless you!
Andrew Gerhardt
January 07, 2002 | Roselle, IL
Fred was a valued employee for the Merchandise Mart for over 40 years and is remembered fondly by those who worked with him.
Myron Maurer
Vice President - Operations
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Myron Maurer
January 04, 2002 | Chicago, IL
Please accept my sympathy and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
teri raftree
January 04, 2002 | Schiller Park , IL
Andy, my sincere condolences for your loss.
Danny
Daniel Crespo
January 04, 2002 | Schiller Park, IL
