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Gerald Bernard "Gerry" Gits

Gerald Gits Obituary

Gits, Gerald Bernard "Gerry" age 73, Suddenly on Christmas Eve at his daughter Linda’s house on Magnolia Avenue in Chicago. Loving Husband of Kathy Register-Gits, currently residing in Lebanon IN. Dearest Father of Linda Gits, the late Jeanine Gits-Carmody, Matilda Gits-Gilding and baby Diana Johanna, deceased. Former Husband of Diana Silvius Gits. Dearest Grandfather of James David Dattalo, Michael Patrick Gilding and Stephen James Gilding. Sixth child of the late Matilda Heynen Gits and Remi Joseph Gits of Riverside IL. Loving brother of Remi Jr, Marie, Edward, Therese, Norbert and Joanne. Fond uncle of 36 nieces and nephews and will be terribly missed by Wiley, Happy, Millie, Simon and Zino. Gerry attended St. Mary’s School in Riverside, Fenwick High School (Class of 1952) and Beloit College in Wisconsin (Class of 1956). He received his Masters Degree in Art and taught at at Naperville High School and at the College of DuPage. In 1972 he opened Aunt Diana’s Candy Makers in Riverside, still in business at 29 E. Burlington Rd and at the Taste of Chicago. Visitation Fri. 3:00 PM-9:00 PM, Prayer Service Saturday, 10:00 AM. Ivins Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington Rd., Riverside. Mass Saturday, 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick, Riverside, IL. 708-447-2261 Internment Private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2007.

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Herbert E. Gardner

January 11, 2008

Joanne and family--Very sorry to learn of your brother's death. What an incredible mark he made in Riverside with Aunt Dianas--always a favorite of mine. I shall remember him in my prayers.

Jim Biersach

January 3, 2008

Kathy: Margie and I have fond memories of our adventure in Mexico. That is where we first had a chance to become Pyro Friends, and we will always cherish the time together. Our sympathy to your family.

Jim & Margie Biersach
PGI, WPAG

Rheeta-Lou Roepke

January 2, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Words seem so little at this time. Our prayers are with you.

Duane and Rheeta-Lou Roepke
Bluegrass Pyrotechic Guild

R. Dilg

January 1, 2008

January 1st 2008
Kathy, friends, and family : Just now got the news and am truly sorry to learn of Ger’s passing. I extend my prayers and sympathy. He will be missed as a friend and lover of fireworks. R. Dilg – Illinois.

Kathy Billington-Freeman

December 30, 2007

Gerry will be missed by all who knew him.

Peg Morrison

December 30, 2007

Sorry to hear about Gerry, he will be missed by the BPG. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely,

John Reilly

December 28, 2007

My sympathy to all the families. I remember Gerry as a gentleman and a helpful friend to all fireworks people.

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