Gerald "Jerry" Byrne age 94 of Northbrook. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Kurt) for 69 years. Loving father of Kurt (Yuzu) Byrne and the late Pamela (Timothy) French. Dear grandfather of Kevin, Katherine "Katie" and Charlotte. Fond brother of Thomas (Joan) Byrne and the late Carol (late Robert) Parker. Uncle, cousin and friend of many. Jerry served in the Army, Retired from Sears as the Media Relations Director, a collector of antique toys and was an antique dealer in recent years. Visitation Friday, September 26, 2025, 9:00 am at St. Norbert Catholic Church, 1809 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL followed by a Life Celebration Mass at 10:00 am. The mass will be live streamed via this link https://www.youtube.com/live/l4Ynun6aEss?si=dezC0f99uFjGC4Q7 Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines, IL. In Lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or to your favorite organization would be greatly appreciated. Leave a condolence, share a story or post a picture at funerals.pro or for more assistance please call Kolssak Funeral Home at 847-537-6600