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In Loving Memory of

Perry S. Gerber

February 22nd, 2025

Obituary

Perry S. Gerber, age 90, resident of Tamarisk North Shore, in Deerfield, formerly of Skokie; respected and dedicated pharmacist and co-owned Orange Drugs, in Schiller Park for over 35 years. As a business owner, Perry went out of his way to serve the community and be there for his customers, even after store hours. He was the beloved husband and best friend for almost 70 years of Phyllis Gerber, nee Robinson; loving father of Debbie (Jay) Lipkin, Wendy (Alan) Price, and Howard (Katie) Gerber; adored Pa and Grandpa of Robby Lipkin, Brad (Marti) Lipkin, and Ilana Price; Papa 2 of Myles and Gemma; devoted son of the late Albert and the late Elsie Gerber; cherished brother of Ruth Ann (Barbara Welker) Miller; dear brother-in-law of the late Marvin (late Phyllis) Robinson, and the late Fred (late Ina) Robinson; treasured uncle of Susan, Edwin, and the late Lewis. Perry was lovingly cared for by Simon. In addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he enjoyed family vacations, cruises, and fishing in Canada and Michigan. He treated his family to Sunday night dinners and made sure they had everything they needed. He also was a talented handyman who enjoyed fixing things around their home. Perry had a legendary train set and village that his grandchildren fondly remember.

Service Monday, 12 Noon CT, at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment Memorial Park. Perry’s service will be livestreamed on his webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org or the Jewish National Fund, www.jnf.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.



Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Memorial Events

Service

Date & Time Monday 02/24/2025 at 12:00 PM

Address Skokie Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

8851 Skokie Boulevard
SKOKIE, IL 60077

Phone (847) 478-1600

OfficiatorRabbi Sidney Helbraun

Interment

Address Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
SKOKIE, IL 60076

Reception

Address Debbie and Jay Lipkin's Residence
1671 Mission Hills Road, Apt 203
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062

Additional Information
Monday from the cemetery (approximately 2:30 p.m.) to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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