Howard Gelber
November 28, 1941 - May 23, 2025
Date and Time
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Service
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
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Clergy
Rabbi Rachel Weiss
Cantor Howard Friedland
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
Interment
Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva
Gelber Residence
3801 Mission Hills Road, Unit 502
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Tuesday following the interment until 9PM
Wednesday from 6PM-9PM with a service at 7PM both nights
The service will be livestreamed on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM Central Time.
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Memorial Contributions
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
www.jrc-evanston.org
OBITUARY
Howard Steven Gelber, 83
Beloved husband for 58 years of Charlene, nee Powitz. Loving father of Jason (Monica) Gelber, Shelly Gelber, and Dorie Gelber. Proud grandfather of Mya (fiancé Elias Posen) Gelber, Brisa Gelber, Sabine Gelber and Itai Gelber. Dear brother of the late Naomi (Howard) Siegel and the late Richard Gelber. Founder of Gelber Pumps later known as Gelber Industries. Service Tuesday 10:30AM at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL. Interment Westlawn. Memorials in his memory to Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, www.jrc-evanston.org would be appreciated. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com