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In Loving Memory of

Franklin E. Gerber

July 24th, 2021

Obituary

Franklin E. Gerber, 82

Beloved husband of the late Shirley nee Eisenstein. Loving father of Joel Gerber, Dr. Aaron (Bessi) Gerber and Bill Gerber. Proud Grampa Frank of Jayden, Lucas and Alex. Cherished son of the late Irving and the late Ruth Gerber. Dear uncle. He was a special education/special needs teacher and guidance counselor for over 44 years. He was a kind, gentle and sweet loving person. Service Wednesday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Waldheim. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ezra Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 W. Dempster St., Skokie, IL 60076, www.ehnt.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Wednesday 07/28/2021 at 10:00 AM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Cantor Daniel Gale

Interment

Address Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1300 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Shiva

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Additional Information
Following the interment until 6PM
Thursday 6PM - 8PM
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