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HENRY GERKE Obituary

GERKE--Henry, of St. Albans, VT, passed away on May 11, 2015 at the age of 85. He was a 1947 graduate of Westwood High School and received his degree from NYU in 1957. His wife Lois who predeceased him in 2009. He is survived by his children Susan Hilton, her husband Jeffrey Hilton of Yardley, PA, Laura Gerke of Westwood, NJ and Bruce Gerke and Dawn Mulheron of St. Albans, VT and his grandchildren Hannah and Clay Gerke and Brian and Kevin Hilton. He spent his career at Chemical Bank as a middle market Lending Officer. Donations in Henry and Lois' memory can be made to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, 1210 South Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, FL 33458 or online at

www.jmcfoundation.org Messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome com.

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Published by New York Times on May 24, 2015.

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May 25, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Gerke Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during this difficult time.

May 25, 2015

Praying for Henry and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

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