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RONALD GILBERT Obituary
Ronald Gilbert, 79; Beloved husband of 59 years to Syril; devoted father of Roselynn (Gary) and Arthur (spouse Theresa), loving grandfather of David and Katherine, Timothy and Joseph, (and don't forget Sugar and Coco); caring brother of Sandra Goldstein (Seymour); cherished uncle, friend, mentor and role model, passed away June 3 after a valiant struggle with a chronic lung disease. Ronny was born in Chicago and spent his last 48 years in Wilmette. During his 32 year career in dentistry, Ronny was the President of the North Side branch of the Chicago Dental Society, was elected to the Illinois State Dental Society Executive Council, was chairman of the dental departments at Mt. Sinai and Skokie Valley hospitals, and was President of the Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. During the Korean War, he was a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corp. After retiring from dentistry, Ronny became a full-time community volunteer and runner of marathons. Amongst many other philanthropic pursuits, Ronny was the Founder and President of the Lutheran General Hospital Mended Hearts chapter, chair of the New Trier Township Health and Human Services Committee, and President of The Cancer Care Foundation. He was selected as a Wilmette Rotary Citizen of the Year and as the Pioneer Press Volunteer of the Year in 2001. In his final weeks, he eagerly planned his 80th birthday celebration and looked forward to spending time with family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 10 a.m., at Weinstein Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL. Interment to immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to The Cancer Care Foundation, P.O. Box 4651, Skokie, 60076 To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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hillary a. lichtenstein
June 14, 2011
i am so so happy i got to spend time with ronny at roselynn's get together last year. he was funny and sweet and engaging and loved animals! so happy to have known this man and be a part of the garland/lichtenstein family. bless your heart! love, hillary (daughter of rich+pam lichtenstein)
Rita & Kurt
June 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Gilbert family.
Wilmette Tailor & Cleaners
June 9, 2011
The dental staff of Mt. Sinai Hospital of which Dr. Gilbert was a member during the 1960s through the 1980s notes his passing with sadness and extends its condolences to his family.
Marilynn Miller
June 6, 2011
So sorry to hear about Dr. gilber. He was my first dentist back in 1954-55.
Until Dr. Parker took over.
My memories of him are that he was so funny! The laughter took away some of the fear.
Please accept the sympathy of myself and my daughet, Denise Orlich.
Steven A Fischman, DDS
June 6, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Ron Gilbert. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With warm regards,
June 6, 2011
Arthur, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Beverly Ruttenberg
Rachel Wolan
June 5, 2011
Syril, Roselynn, Katherine, David, and Family:
I am very sad to hear about Ronny's passing, and know that he fought very hard for life. I am proud that he is part of my extended family, and I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to your family and friends.
Sister Nora Frost
June 5, 2011
Dearest Syril, Artie and Roselynn:
It is Sunday afternoon and I have just returned from a church convention out of town and found the message concerning Ronny. How terribly sad I feel that all of you will now be missing such a fine and wonderful man whose passion for the suffering of others was always evident and whose smile and humor brought joy to many. He showed all who knew him determination and unwavering drive toward what was excellent, good and right. He stood for justice and peace in all things and did what he could do to change the world. He brought positive out of negative....his heart surgery into a support group where hearts were mended. He led the Cancer Care Foundation in an attempt to provide hope where hope seemed lost or had already been taken away. I have been blessed since 1982 when I first learned to know you Syril and Ronny. You both have brought joy to my life and hope to my heart. Ronny will long be remembered because he touched more lives than he could ever realize. He will be missed but will remain in my heart. God bless you during these days and months ahead and may God comfort you and be your refuge and strength as your mour and grieve. All my love and prayers,
Nora
George Iacono & Greg Thompson
June 5, 2011
Syril and Family:
It's unimaginable that there will be an empty chair every morning at Corner Bakery. Ronny's friendship and repartee will be greatly missed.
June 5, 2011
Dearest Syril and family,
We are so saddened by Ronny's death. We will remember him as a wise, loving, dear man; and we will miss him. We were honored to call him friend. The world is a better place for his having been here. Love and hugs, Roz and Bob Wattel
bernard garland
June 5, 2011
We will miss ronny. He was truly a wonderful relative anyone could ask for. We love you.........Bernard Garland and family.
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