Gerard A. Leerschen, 75, passed away February, 19, 2004. Long term resident of Elmhurst, Bensenville and Wood Dale. World War II Army Veteran. Beloved father of Thomas R. (Nadine Pabst), Regina L. Keller, Luke A., Perry G. (Evelina); treasured grandfather of Gerard, Candice, Jocelyn; life-long partner of the Mother of his children, Rose Marie Meath; dear uncle of Grace Garreau (Joseph); appreciative friend of many neighbors in his residential complex and participants in the Senior Citizens’ recreational/rehabilitation activities at the Wood Dale Park District. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. Service 3:30 p.m. at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations to American Diabetes Assoc., 30 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60602, or another health/research organization. For info call 630-766-3232
