RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. George Geppner has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Geppner was a leader in the field of podiatric medicine and the loving husband of the late Marjorie, nee Gorham; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Geppner was the much-adored father of Michael, Nancy, Patricia, Theresa and Robert, the grandfather of ten and the great-grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Geppner served as a member of the United States Army Medical Corps during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Geppner graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, now the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine; and
WHEREAS, In 1980 Dr. George Geppner returned to his alma mater where he served as Vice President; and
WHEREAS, From 1982 to 1990 Dr. George Geppner was the 10th President of the institution where he remained until 2008 as an historian and archivist; and
WHEREAS, A man of goodness and humility, Dr. George Geppner was dedicated to the highest ideals of his profession; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. George Geppner serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. George Geppner to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Dr. George Geppner imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-second day of February, 2017, do hereby commemorate Dr. George Geppner for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable cop...
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