Aaron H. Reiber

November 4, 1922 - February 15, 2012

Aaron H. Reiber, 89 of Marengo, formerly of DesPlaines passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Hospice and Palliative Care of NE Illinois in Woodstock. He was born November 4, 1922 in DesPlaines, the son of Aaron and Frieda (Ritter) Reiber. Aaron proudly served in the U.S. Army/Air core 474th Fighter Group in WWII. On March 26, 1947 he married Eileen Baldocchi in DesPlaines. Aaron greatly appreciated wildlife and enjoyed being outdoors, golfing and fishing.  He was an avid reader; books of the west were his favorite.  He loved his pets, his companions, especially the stray cats that have come into his life. He was a loving father and grandfather and is survived by his dear daughter Diane (Jim) Erbstroesser of Marengo, his cherished grandchildren Jamie (Dave) Diamond, Matthew (Kim) Erbstroesser, Trisha (Chris) Baily and Vickie Erbstroesser and great grandchildren Andrew, Morgan and Dylan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Eileen in 1983, three sisters and a brother. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main St., Huntley.  The Funeral Service with Military Honors will be at 11:00 AM Monday, February 20 at Memory Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleums Chapel 2501 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights with Rev. Frank Szewczyk officiating.  Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to Hospice and Palliative care of NE IL  405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010