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Dr. Aaron Gerber

1919 - 2018

BORN

1919

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street

Chicago Heights, Illinois

Aaron Gerber Obituary

Dr. Aaron Gerber, age 98. Longtime Park Forest resident, born and raised in Chicago. Graduate of University of Illinois Medical School. U.S. Army Veteran/WWII. A General Surgeon, Dr. Gerber had over 35 years of service at St. James and Ingalls Hospitals. After retirement, Dr. Gerber taught Surgical Anatomy and Knot-Tying to O.R. Nurses in pursuit of their 1st Assistant Certifications. Husband for 74 years of Vivian nee Noskin. Father of Dr. Diane (Howard Siegel) Gerber and Thomas (late Barbara) Gerber. Grandfather of James (Caitlin) Siegel, Lauren (Raymond Gonzalez) Gerber, Joshua and Harrison Gerber. Great grandfather of Henry Gonzalez. Brother of the late Gertrude Fantus and Harold Gerber. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday morning January 26th from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial private. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 25, 2018.

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January 27, 2018

My name is Bernice Wolfe Garoon.
My father, Samuel Wolfe, worked for Morris
Gerber during the depression in late 20's
early 30's. I knew Aaron's uncle Jack Gerber &
Aunt Betty, Stanley & Armand. My Mother (obm)
made an engagement shower for sister, Gertrude.
My older brother, Edwin Wolfe, had 4 children
who were under the care of the late Dr. Harold.
Aaron had a good voice & sang Ei, Eli in his
early years. I'm 94 years old.
Bea Garoon

Joni Reuben

January 26, 2018

It was with great sadness to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. I was always enamored with your close and loving relationship and you both were so fortunate to have had so many wonderful years together. My deepest sympathy.

Fondly,
Joni Reuben

January 25, 2018

Don't forget how much we love and care about you.

January 25, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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