Gerald 'Jerry'-Harms-Obituary

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Gerald 'Jerry' Carl Harms

Northbrook, Illinois

1942 - 2018 (Age 75)

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DIED
July 13, 2018
AGE
75
LOCATION
Northbrook, Illinois
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Gerald Carl Harms, age 75, of Northbrook, IL. Beloved husband of Elke Harms nee Kraft. Loving father of Michael (Sharon) Harms, Cheryl (Steven) Bickford, and Susan (Matthew) Kendall. Dear grandfather of Brett and Abigail Harms; Ryan, Grace, and Peter Bickford; Peyton, Lauren, and Ansley Kendall....

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It has been almost two years since my grandfather passed away and while i spoke at his funeral it is still difficult for me to find words to express just how much he mattered to me. Some of my earliest memories are of spending time with him. Learning to drive a boat at the age of 4 sitting on his lap, learning to play chess at the age of 5 in his living room, or learning to fish at the age of 6 at the end of the dock in Wisconsin when I was still afraid of touching the worms. He taught me so...

Jerry was a first class business agent........caring gentleman.He will be in our prayers.!And I know he is smiling down at us.Thanks for all you did for us Jerry.God Bless you my friend.

Sincerest condolences to Elke, Jerry's children, and the entire extended Harms family. He was a trusted and loyal friend to many in the Chicago Union Painting Industry on both sides of the aisle and will be sorely missed. I much enjoyed our friendship and occasional meetings years ago and always felt that you could take his word to the bank. Jerry was old-school, a real gentleman, and he came up through the ranks the hard way, on merit, due to a great work ethic. His brand of labor...

Elke, we are so sorry for this tragic loss. Will always remember you and Jerry on your walks around Wiggins. A very special couple! So very happy! Big hugs dear friend.

Wir haben uns immer sehr gefreut, wenn Jerry in Deutschland war. Seine nette und humorvolle Art haben wir sehr geschätzt und genossen.

What a Kind & Gentle Man!! Really Special memories of our times together. Prayers & Much Love

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort. CR