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Sylvester Gerber Obituary

Gerber, Sylvester John Syl July 1, 1922 È July 1, 2009. Beloved husband of 66 years to Dorothy Jean (Dunn), favorite father of the late Ronald (Nancy), Carol Fitzmaurice (Oliver), Robert and David (Alma). Dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle and friend. Native and long time resident of St. Louis. 23 year retiree of Ft. Myers, FL. Avid golfer and clever humorist. Services: Private services and burial at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 3, 2009.

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July 7, 2009

Thank you all for your condolences. The Gerber Family

July 7, 2009

Thank you all for signing Dad's guest book. We will miss him so much. The Gerber Family

Cindy Lane

July 3, 2009

Dear Dorothy,
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe and Cindy Lane

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