RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert Gehrke has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Northlake, Robert Gehrke was the loving husband for 49 years of Lillian; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gehrke was the much-adored father of Jeneen, Amy and the late Kimberly and the grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Raised on the North Side, Robert Gehrke attended Steinmetz High School and served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gehrke worked repairing car radios for the Chicago Police Department and with American Airlines before working security for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; and
WHEREAS, Robert Gehrke loved being assigned to a spot outside the tunnel between the dugout and the clubhouse where he would congratulate players returning after winning games; and
WHEREAS, Cubs Manager Joe Maddon presented Robert Gehrke with a Cubs jersey this past summer which read "Bob," a gift he treasured; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert Gehrke serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert Gehrke 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, Robert Gehrke will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Robert Gehrke 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-eighth day of October 2015, do hereby commemorate Robert Gehrke for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE ...
Click here for full text