Phillip H. Gerbert - Passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Our Lady of Angel Retirement Home. Age 84. Born in Morris, Il. Survived by his loving wife Verda of 61 years. One daughter Barbara (Martin) Bee; two sons Mark and Christopher Gerbert; grandchildren Eric (Valerie) Bee, Kevin (Fiance Rachel) Bee and Ryan Bee; great grandchildren Riley and Ethan Bee. Two sisters Rosemary (dec. Vincent) Oddo and Patricia (dec. Donald) Mattern; sister-in-law Shirley (Gerald) Gilbert. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Preceeded in death by his parents Gerald and Grace (Le Rette) Gerbert and one brother Gerald Gerbert. Phil graduated from U of Il., in 1953; served in the U.S.A.F., commissioned 2nd Lt., 1954-1956, post Korean Was, promoted to 1st Lt. He married Verda Herron February 27, 1954 at St. Pat's Church in Seneca, Il. Phil worked 33 years at Amoco Chemicals Corp., as a Process Supervisor retiring in 1992. He volunteered for Sr. Service Center of Will County (Meals on Wheels and Literacy). Longtime member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Channahon. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, 1201 Wyoming, Joliet., Friday, June 12 , 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Private Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation from 10:00 A.M until time of services. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information please call (815) 744-0022 or visit WWW.CHSFUNERAL.com.