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Kenneth Gathercoal Obituary
Long-time Glenview resident Ken Gathercoal, Jr. passed away in his home on December 18th after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ken served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, but is best remembered for his 40 years as a pharmacist at Renneckar's Pharmacy in Glenview. Ken served as Secretary and President of Glenview Pony/Colt Baseball from 1971 - 1986. He was an usher at O.L.P.H. church for 20 years. After his retirement, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Ken is survived by 6 children, Steve, Mike (Nettie), Ron (Teri), Dan, Debbie (Steve Grundy), Sandy, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation is 2:00 to 6:00pm on Sunday, December 21st at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview. (just south of Lake Ave. on west side). Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 8430 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 in Ken's name. Funeral information 847-998-1020.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Gathercoal
December 27, 2014
Sorry to learn of Ken's death. God rest his soul. It was a pleasure to know him.
Sonja Synnestvedt
December 27, 2014
I worked with Ken for two years at Renneckars when I was 19-21. He was always smiling, always caring, to everyone. His family are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel lucky to have know him at all.
Rob
December 20, 2014
I'm sorry Steve, Mike, Ron, Dan, Debbie, Sandy, and the rest of the family. I'll always remember Ken as the father who went to Mass every morning. I think that kept me a bit "straighter" than I probably would have been. Ken was a great guy.
December 19, 2014
Please accept my condolence, may the family find comfort @ Isisah 25:8,
Allen Bettig
December 19, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
December 19, 2014
Ken liked to sing at work. He actually had a pretty good voice. The singing Pharmacist. He was one of the people that made Renneckar's Pharmacy the 'friendly Pharmacy'.
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
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