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Morrie Gerber Obituary
Morrie Gerber, age 96, of Highland Park, passed away on October 16, 2016 at home, in peace and surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Gerber, (nee Sorkin) for 65 years. Loving father of Abby (Mark) Neumann and Larry (Laura) Gerber. Cherished grandfather of Ross Neumann, Phillip (Maggie) Gerber, Neal Gerber, Daniel Gerber and Carly Gerber. Dearly loved brother of Selma (the late Warren) Erhardt, Lolly (Cy) Rosengarten, the late Robert (the late Shirley) Gerber, the late Lillian (the late William) Levin, and the late Bernard (the late Ruth) Gerber. Treasured son of the late Fannie (nee Levin) and the late Alec Gerber. Devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth Pumah, a woman of incomparable friendship, whose generous and loving spirit compassionately cared for Morrie in his final years. Service Thursday, 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Shalom. Memorials in his memory may be made to North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, www.nsci.org or Chabad Jewish Center at University of Illinois, 509 S. Fourth St., Champaign, IL 61820, www.jewishillini.org. With love, his memory lives on through his family and friends and all those he touched. Calls of condolence will be Thursday beginning immediately following the interment into the night and Friday from 5 PM-10 PM. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Morrie Gerber
October 25, 2016
We are very sorry to hear that Morrie passed away. We met him in 1999 when he sold us his Chris Craft boat in Waukegan Harbor named "Gerber's Baby". He was not only such a nice man, but funny and a joy to sit and chat with listening to all his boating stories.
This summer will be 18 years since we met him and we still laugh and quote some of his advice he gave us about the boat. We still own it and enjoy every minute on it. He was a very nice man. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Todd and Nancy Robbins
JoAnn & Joe Markovicz
October 19, 2016
Dear Larry
We are very sadden to here the passing of your father. It was a pleasure to meet your Dad and enjoyed a great conversation on a very joyous celebration day last November.
He is with his Lord now and will always be remembered by his loving family and us. Our Sincere Deepest Sympathy for You, Laura, Phillip, Neal, Daniel and Carly.
God Bless!
JoAnn & Joe Markovicz
Spring Lake, Michigan
Jim Flesch
October 18, 2016
Larry,
Pls accept my condolences on the passing of your father.
Jim Flesch
David
October 18, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3
October 18, 2016
Abby and Larry - my thoughts are with the both of you and your families. Capital Street was a happening place back in the day. Great memories for all of us.
Paula (Gomberg) and Chuck Coffman
Hope Wolff
October 18, 2016
Dear Larry and Laura,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
You have my deepest sympathies.
Hope
October 18, 2016
Juan.3.16.ese es el amor mas grande de jehova y jesucristo a la humanidad y las promesas las cumpliran sin falta
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