Charles R. Kerber, 75, of Joliet, WWII Veteran of Channahon, beloved husband of 53 years, Patricia B., nee Knaus; loving father of Jane (John) Hajek, Ellen Penzel, Charles Randy (Karen), Russell I. (Carol) and Mary (Bruce) Hoffman; loved grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of four; fond brother of Donald (Karen) Olsen and brother-in-law of Henry Jack (Susan) Kraus; preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Cary, nee Eckert, and his sisters, Helen and Loretta. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 309 Joliet Rd. (corner of Rts. 59 and 30), Plainfield. Procession from the funeral home Friday, 10:30 a.m., going to New Creation Church, 25050 W. Eames St. (Rt. 6), Channahon, for service at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimers Disease, 4709 Golf Rd., #1015, Skokie, IL 60076. Info: 815-436-9221
