GERALD R. "JERRY" SOMMERS

1928 - 2014

GERALD R. "JERRY" SOMMERS

1928 - 2014

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

GERALD SOMMERS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2014.
DES PLAINES - Gerald "Jerry" R. Sommers, 85, passed away on January 1, 2014. Beloved husband of June (nee Ralph) for 59 years. Loving father of Kathleen Froelich, Maureen McNeil, Doreen (Mike) Burton and Jerry (Julie) Sommers. Cherished grandfather of Kevin (Sarah) Greenleaf, Kim (Chuck) Nowak, Jeff (Jennifer) Froelich, Meghan (Rob) Gavin, Erin (Tommy) Riemer, Cpt. Chris Froelich, Brian Froelich, Mary Burton, Ryan McNeil, Jim McNeil, Michael Burton Jr., Tricia Burton, Kyle Sommers, Sean Froelich, Hillary Burton, Kelly Sommers, Tim Burton and Melissa Burton. Proud great-grandfather of Valerie, Jarrett, Devin Greenleaf, Karmyn, Avery, Rhys Nowak, Bentley Froelich, Hailey Gavin and Colleen Riemer. He was predeceased by 2 brothers. Jerry was co-owner of Furniture City in Norridge. A die-hard Cubs fan, Jerry saw them play in the World Series in 1945. He was a past member of the Harwood Heights Lions Club, St. Eugene's, St. Stephen's and St. Zachary's bowling leagues and he also enjoyed fishing and gardening. A memorial gathering will take place on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Funeral Mass Monday, Jan. 6, beginning at 10 a.m., at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1280 Prospect Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. For info: 847-699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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Chas and Sharon Weber

January 15, 2014

Dear June and family...our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. We are saddened to hear this news and are sorry we were not with you for the services. It was always a pleasure to visit with Jerry at the reunions and I well remember sharing the trip to Alaska in June 1980 and all the fishing tales. Jerry was blessed with a large loving family and we know he was grateful for your devoted care these past years. Our love and condolences to all of you, Sharon and Charlie Weber

Paul Maruska

January 15, 2014

June and family, We are sadden to hear of Jerry's passing. There are wonderful memories of Jerry while visiting with him at the Frantzen Family Reunions. Our prayers and hearts are with the Sommers family. May God Bless Jerry, June and all of the Sommers.

Wayne & Ellen Frantzen

January 4, 2014

June and family-our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jerry-husband & father. We will miss his smile and laughter that we knew over the years. He was an important part of our Frantzen family. God only takes the best -our prayers and love are with you and yours.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

January 4, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

Tom & Irene Frantzen

January 3, 2014

June and family, We are so saddened with the news of the loss of Jerry. We have so many wonderful memories and will cherish them always. Dad always enjoyed his fishing trips with Jerry and spoke of them often. They are now reunited and planning their next big catch!!We enjoyed visiting with Jerry over the yrs. at the Frantzen reunions. Will miss him dearly. RIP Jerry. All our love, Tom & Irene

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