William C. Gerberich, 84, long-time resident of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021. Bill was born in Chicago, IL on August 22, 1937 to Kenneth and Virginia Gerberich. Bill was a cherished husband for 57 years to Sandra Gerberich (nee Otto), devoted father of Debbie (Sandy) Gerberich, Julie (Kevin) Beitz, and Vicki Gerberich; proud grandpa of Jessica, Robert, Lindsey, and Adam. Bill was the dear brother of James and John Gerberich. He was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

After proudly serving in the Army National Guard, Bill worked in the banking industry as Senior Vice President at Hinsdale Federal Savings and Loan and then Liberty Bank. Upon his first retirement, he started a new career as a realtor. Lastly, he served on the Board of Directors of Central Federal Savings and Loan. He finally retired for good in December, 2019.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed gardening, travel, and checking out car lots on Sunday, searching for the ever elusive perfect Mustang. Like a gardener who tends to the soil to ensure a strong foundation, Bill tended to his family, deepening and strengthening the family roots through love, patience, and care. He will be sorely missed.

Visitation 3 to 7pm on Friday, December 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th Street, Countryside. Celebration of Life at 1:30pm, Saturday, December 11 at 1^st Congregational Church of Western Springs, 1106 Chestnut Street. In keeping with his life-long love of dogs, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hinsdale Humane Society (https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/).  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708-352-6500.