Dr. Aaron Gerber - 98

12/8/1919 - 1/22/2018

Park Forest

Dr. Aaron Gerber, age 98. Longtime Park Forest resident, born and raised in Chicago. Graduate of University of Illinois Medical School. U.S. Army Veteran/WWII. A General Surgeon, Dr. Gerber had over 35 years of service at St. James and Ingalls Hospitals. After retirement, Dr. Gerber taught Surgical Anatomy and Knot-Tying to O.R. Nurses in pursuit of their 1st Assistant Certifications. Husband for 74 years of Vivian nee Noskin. Father of Dr. Diane (Howard Siegel) Gerber and Thomas (late Barbara) Gerber. Grandfather of James (Caitlin) Siegel, Lauren (Raymond Gonzalez) Gerber, Joshua and Harrison Gerber. Great grandfather of Henry Gonzalez. Brother of the late Gertrude Fantus and Harold Gerber. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday morning January 26th from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial private. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.