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Kenneth Gerleman Obituary
Kenneth F. Gerleman passed away at his home in Elmhurst on August 23, 2017.
He was a Professional Engineer and Civil Engineering graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology in 1948, spent 28 years with the Clay Pipe Institute ending as Vice President of Technical Services, and 8 years with Chicago area consulting engineering firms (Consoer Townsend and Testing Service Corp.)
During the early 1970's, one of his personal accomplishments was to advocate and promote to the Illinois Department of Transportation the first use of highway noise barriers in Illinois; in particular for their need in conjunction with the proposed widening of the "Eisenhower Extension" (now I-290) between St. Charles road and the Northwestern Railroad, which abutted his home in Elmhurst. Since then, "barriers" are now considered for construction on many Illinois highway projects planned for congested residential areas.
He was active in many technical societies including the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Public Works Association and as a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers.
During WWII he enlisted in the Army Air Force, attended fight pilot school, graduated and eventually piloted B-17's and other multi-engine aircraft. He remained in the Reserves after the war, retiring as Major in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Belle Diamond Gerleman and leaves behind his current wife, Judith Rice Gerleman; four step-children, Kenneth Rice, Paul (Iliana) Rice, Barbara (Mike) Beranis and Robert (Lisa) Rice; five grandchildren, Alexandra (Michael) Krueger, Lindsay Rice, Zackary Rice, Luke (Amanda) Beranis and Kurt Beranis; great granddaughter, Elle Beranis; four nieces, Dr. Lynn Josephson, Gale Langelo, Marci Langford and Sally Shelby; nephew, Tom Parsons; three great nieces; one great nephew and Godson Roger (Linda) Weiss.
Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Private Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association and The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society.
Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.
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Sue Prince
September 1, 2017
I knew Ken as "Mr. Gerleman" as I grew up across the street from him. As I recall, he had a great sense of humor and was always so kind & generous. This man was a real people person....to kids and adults alike. Great memories of a wonderful man. Our deepest sympathy to Judy and her family.
August 28, 2017
I worked with Ken at Consoer Townsend & Associates some years ago. He was always a gentleman and I appreciated his "sunny" demeanor. One of the nice guys and was always helpful to me. God Bless his family.
John E. Callan
j miller
August 28, 2017
--truly a rare, class individual--the type of man that we/kids in the neighborhood looked up to and aspired to be. His influence lives on.
mary spremulli
August 27, 2017
Ken, from the first night Aunt Judy "fell" for you, you made us laugh. You were always fun to be around, and no doubt you are telling jokes up in heaven. Loved knowing you
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Mary Spremulli
August 27, 2017
August 26, 2017
He was a wonderful Grandfather to my children. A wise advisor to me, and a great husband to my mother he will be missed very much. Heaven has no days, only God . God is Great
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