Gerald Ratner

I have known Gerry for close to 70 years. He was a friend, a mentor and a father figure to me. Now, he is with his beloved wife Eunice. Rest in peace old friend...rest in peace.

I had the honor of meeting Mr. Ratner in 2007. He was an amazing man with a generous spirit and wonderful kindness. We shared many subsequent discussions in which his enthusiasm and encouragement were always present. I will always remember him with great fondness and appreciation for all that he tried to help move my dream forward.

I had the honor of working with Mr. Ratner for 23 years. He was a true gentleman. He will not be forgotten.

Mr. Ratner loved life. He was one of those guys you knew would always be happy to see you, and vice versa. He was an inherently good man who put other people's needs before his own. He had a way, and those stories of his were unforgettable. I speak of him often and know that by telling stories of Mr. Ratner, we can keep his spirit alive.

I was fortunate to have known Mr. Ratner (Gerry) all of my life. I would seek his counsel when I needed advice or just wanted to hear his life stories. I loved talking with him and we would reminisce about Eunice and my mom (Marie). He is truly one of the men that I deeply respect. I am so grateful that he was able to meet and bestow some of his wisdom and insight on me and my son. I will miss him and will always cherish the memories I have.

I had the good fortune to know Mr. Ratner. He was a wonderful person, with a generous spirit and a true inspiration to all of us. He had a life well lived. We will miss his stories and most of all, we will miss him.

Gerry was my mentor, my friend, my teacher and my patron. He was unique and irreplaceable. He was always kind, bright, helpful and concerned about other people. Along with everyone else who knew him, I and my family will miss him very much.
Howard Turner, Highland Park, Illinois

I had the honor and privilege of knowing Mr. Ratner. He was a wonderful man with a kind heart. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his many stories about his long life. He will be greatly missed.

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Gerry Ratner was always there for us.

Gerry loved his girls.

The last Ratners standing...

The good old days of the Milwaukee Road RR

Gerry and his very proud mother Sara at Gerry's graduation from University of Chicago School of Law

Gerry & Eunice were married 57 years.