Gerald R. Rakow, age 99, US Army WWII Veteran, late of Calumet City, formerly of Dolton. Beloved husband for 40 years of the late Josephine; devoted father of Lee (Andy) Pasztor, Sandy (Ken) Peckham, and Judy Eierman; loving grandfather of Sheryl (Harold) Brunski, Rick (Kathy) Eierman, Jamie (Steve Meyerchick) Eierman, Jodi (Tony) Toscani, Dave Peckham, Deanna (Mike) O'Connor, Julee (Tom) Morrissy, Chris (Sam) Pasztor, Matt (Christi) Pasztor; proud great-grandfather of Zoe Eierman, Zane Eierman, Cole Eierman, Trinity Meyerchick, Mark Eierman, Sebastian Eierman, Carter Richie, Spencer Richie, Ryan O'Connor, Nick O'Connor, Miranda O'Connor, Tommy Morrissy, Rebecca Morrissy, Gabi Pasztor, Andrew Pasztor, Keegan Pasztor, Aislinn Pasztor, and Gwyllie Pasztor; cherished great-great-grandfather of Liam Eierman, Olaina Eierman, Calvin Eierman, Zion Eierman; dear brother of the late Virginia R. Rakow. Gerald was retired from IL Central Railroad, and a member of the American Legion Post 330 in Calumet City. Visitation Friday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four block North of 162nd (Rte. 6) Dolton / South Holland. Lying-in-state Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 845 W. Strieff Lane, Glenwood, IL 60425. Interment Oakland Memorial Lanes.