John W. Gerster

Dr. Gerster performed two surgeries on me, a hernia repair in 1960 and removal of a mole in 1976. I remember him as a competent surgeon and a compassionate person. Rest eternal grant unto him, O lord. + May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, and light perpetual shine upon him.

May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

Dear Alice, Alec, Peter, and Joanie,
How the Rutter family loved your parents! They were an integral part of our growing up, especially on ACK. Your father was an extraordinarily talented yet modest man, and both he and your mother always exuded warmth and sparkle.
Pokey joins me in sending you all our deepest condolences.
Love, Carolie

He was a great doctor and friend to my family. He was one of a kind. Sending thoughts and prayers

Dearest Alice, Alec, Peter and Joanie ,

I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have such fond memories of your parents and the group all siting around our dining room table on poker nights at Perryridge Rd., laughing and joking!

He was truly a surgeon , pianist and painter extraordinaire- but he'll always be uncle John' to me!

With much love,

Susie Dean Gallagher

As part of my extended family and one of my father's best friends, I extend my heartfelt condolences and deep love to Alice, Alec, Peter and Joanie for the loss of your Dad. I will always remember the cocktails, the piano, the stories about medical school, the painted pool at Cherry Valley Road, the many laughs over dinner with "the group" .... and of course the Club. How much we were given and how lucky we were. Much much love to all ....muff

Words can not express the pain of losing a loved one. God knows your pain and wants to comfort you during this difficult time. Isaiah 51:12. May sincere condolences for your loss.

Growing up in the neighborhood, all the kids loved the Gerster parents... Mrs Gerster drove in the carpool to school and we could hardly wait to see what Dr Gerster would paint on the bottom of his pool each year. A life very well lived Dr Gerster! My condolences to the family.