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Bernard Geerdes Obituary
Bernard H. Geerdes, Jr., age 79, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Christine Geerdes, nee Kulpa. Loving father of Gregg (Lisa) Geerdes and Gretchen Geerdes. Cherished grandfather of Ava Geerdes. Visitation Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Inurnment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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Gayle Anderson
August 18, 2024
Chris, Gregg, Lisa and Gretchen,
My thoughts and prayers to you all. I´m so sorry to hear of Bernie´s passing. I have so many found memories of bowling with Bernie! So much fun. My love to you all, I know how much you will miss him. Gayle
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Aug
21
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
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