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Gerald Gems Obituary
Gems, Gerald J. "Coach" beloved husband of Frances, dear father of Jerry, John (Peggy) and Anita, loving grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of two, fond brother of the late Regina Couch. Visitation at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home, 1356 W. Wellington Ave., 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Chapel to St. Alphonsus Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. WWII Veteran serving two years in Alaska. A Member of The Wizard Arrows A.C. Member of a Championship Baseball Team and the Regimental Boxing Champion. Return to civilian life as a plasterer with the Smithson and McNulty companies and for the general services administration of the US Postal Service. As a coach of football and baseball teams at St. Alphonsus Parish and as a coach of the Chicago Sweepers semi-pro football team, he guided numerous youth into responsible adulthood. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northwestern Home Hospice Program, 76 N. St. Claire, Suite 720, Chicago, IL, 60611, would be appreciated. 773-525-0178To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Tina Sieburg(Josetti)
December 25, 2005
Mrs. Gems, Jerry, John and Anita,
I heard about Coach just last night and wanted to send my love. I have so many fond childhood memories of your family. Coach will never go unforgotten.
Much Sympathy,
Tina Josetti
Al Kern
November 28, 2005
Jerry, John & Family,
It's with great heartfelt sorrow that I wish to express my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. Never have I known a man so unselfish with his time, that he would so givingly donate to us kids with his coaching talents. His acts of kindness will never be forgotten.
Mick Tinsley
November 28, 2005
Gems Family -
My deepest sympathies go out to you.
Mick
Jeff & Karen Bray
November 27, 2005
To the Gems Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Respectfully & with love,
Jeff, Karen, Sean & Collen Bray
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November 27, 2005
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