With sadness we announce the death of Julius Garber. Born June 3rd, 1923, Julius lived until just shy of his 100th birthday. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and adoring husband to his wife, Ann (nee Weinstein) for 70 years, from 1949 until her death in 2019. His humble beginnings contributed to both his humility and drive as he quietly became a very successful entrepreneur and mentor.
Julius graduated from North Division High School and was immediately drafted into the Army to serve in World War II where he served with distinction. He was sent to France in 1943 in preparation for the invasion of Italy and participated in the Battle of the Rapido River where he was shot in the arm and almost bled to death. Upon his recovery, he was sent back to fight and was captured by the Germans and sent to a prisoner of war camp, Stalog 7A in Mooseberg, Germany, where he remained for the last 6 months of the war. Luckily, he was able to conceal the fact that he was Jewish. When the war ended, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Prisoner of War Medal, but his greatest honor was to be asked to become a White House Guard. He always told people the highlight of that time was meeting President and Mrs. Harry Truman.
After the war, Julius moved to San Diego, where his parents relocated, and attended San Diego State College on the GI Bill. On a trip back to Wisconsin to visit his sister, he met his future wife and within two weeks, they were engaged.
Julius went to work in the family business, Railroad Salvage Co., becoming its president in 1958. He greatly expanded the business, largely in the Third Ward, purchasing many of the old warehouses in the area. His son, Mark, joined him in business and they eventually transitioned into Real Estate, first residential and later commercial. The company is now called Garber Properties, Inc. and owns commercial property in Wisconsin, Illinois, and several other states.
Julius enjoyed his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. Julius and Ann loved to travel all over the world. He was a gifted artist who used to draw portraits of people at restaurants while he waited for the food. Later in life as a resident of Chai Point, he drew pictures of his neighbors and the people who worked there. He also loved playing the stock market and was an active day trader well into his 90's.
Julius is survived by his son, Mark (Judy). Loving grandfather to Joel (Araceli) and Daniel (Dana) and great-grandfather to Miles, Lilou, Eleanor, Grayson and Ezra Garber. Further survived by beloved sisters-in-law, Paula and Lottie Garber. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rose (nee Rakita) Garber and brothers, Bernard, Nathan and Jack (Shirley) Garber and sister, Eva (Stanley) Liss.
The family wishes to thank the head caregiver, Fatima, as well as Gemma and Angie who helped to do so much for Julius in his final years.
Julius graduated from North Division High School and was immediately drafted into the Army to serve in World War II where he served with distinction. He was sent to France in 1943 in preparation for the invasion of Italy and participated in the Battle of the Rapido River where he was shot in the arm and almost bled to death. Upon his recovery, he was sent back to fight and was captured by the Germans and sent to a prisoner of war camp, Stalog 7A in Mooseberg, Germany, where he remained for the last 6 months of the war. Luckily, he was able to conceal the fact that he was Jewish. When the war ended, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Prisoner of War Medal, but his greatest honor was to be asked to become a White House Guard. He always told people the highlight of that time was meeting President and Mrs. Harry Truman.
After the war, Julius moved to San Diego, where his parents relocated, and attended San Diego State College on the GI Bill. On a trip back to Wisconsin to visit his sister, he met his future wife and within two weeks, they were engaged.
Julius went to work in the family business, Railroad Salvage Co., becoming its president in 1958. He greatly expanded the business, largely in the Third Ward, purchasing many of the old warehouses in the area. His son, Mark, joined him in business and they eventually transitioned into Real Estate, first residential and later commercial. The company is now called Garber Properties, Inc. and owns commercial property in Wisconsin, Illinois, and several other states.
Julius enjoyed his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. Julius and Ann loved to travel all over the world. He was a gifted artist who used to draw portraits of people at restaurants while he waited for the food. Later in life as a resident of Chai Point, he drew pictures of his neighbors and the people who worked there. He also loved playing the stock market and was an active day trader well into his 90's.
Julius is survived by his son, Mark (Judy). Loving grandfather to Joel (Araceli) and Daniel (Dana) and great-grandfather to Miles, Lilou, Eleanor, Grayson and Ezra Garber. Further survived by beloved sisters-in-law, Paula and Lottie Garber. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rose (nee Rakita) Garber and brothers, Bernard, Nathan and Jack (Shirley) Garber and sister, Eva (Stanley) Liss.
The family wishes to thank the head caregiver, Fatima, as well as Gemma and Angie who helped to do so much for Julius in his final years.
With sadness we announce the death of Julius Garber. Born June 3rd, 1923, Julius lived until just shy of his 100th birthday. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and adoring husband to his wife, Ann (nee Weinstein) for 70 years, from 1949 until her death in 2019. His humble beginnings contributed to both his humility and drive as he quietly became a very successful entrepreneur and mentor.
Julius graduated from North Division High School and was immediately drafted into the Army to serve in World War II where he served with distinction. He was sent to France in 1943 in preparation for the invasion of Italy and participated in the Battle of the Rapido River where he was shot in the arm and almost bled to death. Upon his recovery, he was sent back to fight and was captured by the Germans and sent to a prisoner of war camp, Stalog 7A in Mooseberg, Germany, where he remained for the last 6 months of the war. Luckily, he was able to conceal the fact that he was Jewish. When the war ended, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Prisoner of War Medal, but his greatest honor was to be asked to become a White House Guard. He always told people the highlight of that time was meeting President and Mrs. Harry Truman.
After the war, Julius moved to San Diego, where his parents relocated, and attended San Diego State College on the GI Bill. On a trip back to Wisconsin to visit his sister, he met his future wife and within two weeks, they were engaged.
Julius went to work in the family business, Railroad Salvage Co., becoming its president in 1958. He greatly expanded the business, largely in the Third Ward, purchasing many of the old warehouses in the area. His son, Mark, joined him in business and they eventually transitioned into Real Estate, first residential and later commercial. The company is now called Garber Properties, Inc. and owns commercial property in Wisconsin, Illinois, and several other states.
Julius enjoyed his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. Julius and Ann loved to travel all over the world. He was a gifted artist who used to draw portraits of people at restaurants while he waited for the food. Later in life as a resident of Chai Point, he drew pictures of his neighbors and the people who worked there. He also loved playing the stock market and was an active day trader well into his 90's.
Julius is survived by his son, Mark (Judy). Loving grandfather to Joel (Araceli) and Daniel (Dana) and great-grandfather to Miles, Lilou, Eleanor, Grayson and Ezra Garber. Further survived by beloved sisters-in-law, Paula and Lottie Garber. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rose (nee Rakita) Garber and brothers, Bernard, Nathan and Jack (Shirley) Garber and sister, Eva (Stanley) Liss.
The family wishes to thank the head caregiver, Fatima, as well as Gemma and Angie who helped to do so much for Julius in his final years.
Julius graduated from North Division High School and was immediately drafted into the Army to serve in World War II where he served with distinction. He was sent to France in 1943 in preparation for the invasion of Italy and participated in the Battle of the Rapido River where he was shot in the arm and almost bled to death. Upon his recovery, he was sent back to fight and was captured by the Germans and sent to a prisoner of war camp, Stalog 7A in Mooseberg, Germany, where he remained for the last 6 months of the war. Luckily, he was able to conceal the fact that he was Jewish. When the war ended, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Prisoner of War Medal, but his greatest honor was to be asked to become a White House Guard. He always told people the highlight of that time was meeting President and Mrs. Harry Truman.
After the war, Julius moved to San Diego, where his parents relocated, and attended San Diego State College on the GI Bill. On a trip back to Wisconsin to visit his sister, he met his future wife and within two weeks, they were engaged.
Julius went to work in the family business, Railroad Salvage Co., becoming its president in 1958. He greatly expanded the business, largely in the Third Ward, purchasing many of the old warehouses in the area. His son, Mark, joined him in business and they eventually transitioned into Real Estate, first residential and later commercial. The company is now called Garber Properties, Inc. and owns commercial property in Wisconsin, Illinois, and several other states.
Julius enjoyed his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. Julius and Ann loved to travel all over the world. He was a gifted artist who used to draw portraits of people at restaurants while he waited for the food. Later in life as a resident of Chai Point, he drew pictures of his neighbors and the people who worked there. He also loved playing the stock market and was an active day trader well into his 90's.
Julius is survived by his son, Mark (Judy). Loving grandfather to Joel (Araceli) and Daniel (Dana) and great-grandfather to Miles, Lilou, Eleanor, Grayson and Ezra Garber. Further survived by beloved sisters-in-law, Paula and Lottie Garber. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rose (nee Rakita) Garber and brothers, Bernard, Nathan and Jack (Shirley) Garber and sister, Eva (Stanley) Liss.
The family wishes to thank the head caregiver, Fatima, as well as Gemma and Angie who helped to do so much for Julius in his final years.
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