Funeral Details

Craig Lawrence Geller

September 16, 1970 - January 29, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Service

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Clergy

Rabbi Philip Sherman
Cantor Jennifer Frost
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Rd.
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Wednesday from 6pm until 9pm

Memorial Contributions

Congregation B’Nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, (BJBE)
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
ATTN: Chava Center Preschool
www.bjbe.org





OBITUARY

Craig Lawrence Geller.

Loving husband of Heather Geller nee Copeland. Adored father of Cami, Reese, and the late Jacob Levi Geller. Devoted son of Jerome D. Geller and the late Harriet Geller and son-in-law of Sheldon and Wendy Copeland. Dear brother of Rick Geller and Shawn Geller. Fond uncle of Hannah, Max, Melissa, and Caroline Geller, and many dear friends. He was loved by all. Service Wednesday, 1:30 pm at Congregation B’Nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, (BJBE) 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Interment Shalom Cemetery. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Craig’s name to Congregation BJBE (for the Chava Center, Reese and Cami’s preschool) would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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Dear Heather, Cami and Reese,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. Craig will be missed by so many. May his memory be a blessing.
Love,
Susie and Dan

Susie and Dan Perkins
January 30, 2023
Dear Heather and family, sending you my deepest condolences this is such a tragic loss. I am here to support you and Cami with whatever you need. May Craig’s memory be for a blessing.

Holly Israel
January 30, 2023
I haven’t seen Craig in years but his name always Beaufort a smile to my face. Just a good man and a great sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers to Heather and the whole Geller family. I’m just gutted.

Andrew Ackerman
January 30, 2023
Dear Heather, Cami and Reese,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and know you have wonderful memories of special times together. Thinking of you and knowing you have the love and support of family and friends.
Char and Barry

Charlyn and Barry Slade
January 31, 2023
Heather, Cami and Reese,

Our hearts are with you during this unimaginable tragedy. Sending all our love.

Suzie & Steven Barston

Suzanne Barston
January 31, 2023
Dear Heather and family,
I am so very sorry for this profound loss. We are sending you all of our love and prayers. May Craig’s memory always be a blessing for you and your girls. I will always pray that Craig and your dear Jacob are snuggled together in peace and that they will watch over you and your daughters. All our love, Donna and Brad Sabin

Donna Sabin
January 31, 2023
I have known and loved dear Craig for well over 20 years. We met in Columbus Ohio playing Racquet ball at the Jewish Community Center., he always beat the hell out of me.
Craig moved to Chicago, met wonderful Heather , then having , Cami and Reese two beautiful daughters after losing little Jacob. Craig and I have talked almost every other day ,and sometimes more often., for more than the last decade. .We talked about everything , from business to politics and families. I knew about every deal, every loan, every problem, and all the triumphs and the disasters. Craig's, love pride joy and happiness was his family, Heather , Cami and Reese. Craig's joy and family pride and hopes for the future were always in our talks, from how good the schools were to looking for a home with more yard for the children to play.. I lost a great friend, a great and dear guy, i miss him so much.
Tom

tom willoughby
January 31, 2023
My sweet Heather,
There are no words for the pain you must be experiencing, and my heart reaches out to yours. You and your children and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.. sending you infinite strength and virtual hugs. If you need anything at all any help with the kids or anything, please reach out to me. I can watch the kids so that you can get some quiet time. Whatever you need.. I will reach out soon and hope that you will take me up on that offer. I would love to help in anyway I can.
Love Tammie Roth

Tammie Roth
January 31, 2023
Dear Heather and family… I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. My heart is breaking for you. Craig was loved by so many. May his memory be a blessing. Thoughts and prayers going out to all of you.

Laura Alexander
January 31, 2023
My name is Samuel Levi, Craig always referred to me as “Sammy the Bull” I met Craig through YJP in Columbus and we maintained a great friendship. I rented from him when he had his home on 5th st in German Village and we were housemates. I’m truly at a loss for words. May Hashem watch over Heather and the children and may his memory always be for a blessing.

Samuel Levi
February 1, 2023
Dearest Heather and Family, we send you our most sincere condolences and all our love at this very difficult time .
May G-D give you the strength you need to get through this huge loss.
Z"L Sweet, wonderful Craig.
Fondly, Jim and Renee Akers

Jim and Renee Akers
February 1, 2023
Dear Geller Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. As one of Peters dearest friends I have known Craig for 40 years. They met at Walnut Hills but it was that Clubhouse in your back yard that really gave them time together. You were generous to allow them to build that and spend many weekends in there doing what, I’m not sure. Craig was always smiling and we loved having him at our house. He spent many Christmas Eves with us when Peter was in town. It’s tragic to think that won’t happen again. Heather, it’s impossible to imagine your loss. I don’t know how a young mother finds the strength to carry on after losing an amazing partner. I will hold you in my heart and wish you and your beautiful girls some peace.

Jane McEvilley-Murphy
February 1, 2023
Every memory of my friendship with Craig is of having fun and laughing. I am so deeply sad for this loss. My heart aches for Heather, Cami, Reese, and his entire family. I am so sorry.

Alison Schneider
February 1, 2023
I’m so sorry for your terrible loss. May Craig’s memory continue to be a blessing to you, your family and all who loved him for years and years to come. My sincere condolences.

Becca Gruenspan
February 1, 2023
I have many fond memories of my childhood spent with craig!! The hours we spent in the clubhouse with out friends, swimming at the JCC... finding new ways to skip services on high holidays at Adath Israel...to high-school memories at Walnut hills... I am mostly saddened his girls will grow up without him...he was an amazingly caring and kind person!! I hope he knew that I loved him as a friend!!! My prayers will continue to be with the family!! Sending my love!!

Melissa Key
February 1, 2023
Dear Heather, Cami, Reese,
And Family,
We Embrace You With Our Love And Deepest Sympathy, On The Passing Of Your Beloved Craig From This Our Earthly Life.
May You Find Strength Comfort And Support From Family Friends And Those Who Love And Care About You.
May Your Hearts Heal In Time With Precious Memories That Make You Smile, In Celebration Of Craig’s Life Because,
Craig Is UNFORGETTABLE !!
Sending Best Our Love,
Odie And Jeff Rothschild
And Family


Odie and Jeff Rothschild
February 6, 2023
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Gellar family. I grew up across from the Gellars and am several years older than the Gellar boys, but remember all of them. I remember Craig’s smile and his peaceful disposition. He showed me his clubhouse at some point and I remember being beyond impressed. I hope that all of you find peace and healing in the days that follow. Bless you.

David Moss

David Moss
February 11, 2023