Obituary for Donald Roy GERBER
GERBER, Donald Roy
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Sakura House, Woodstock at the age of 92.
Cherished and loving father of Carolyn Heyer (Douglas deceased 2009) of New Hamburg, Dennis and Joanne of RR1 Brunner, Susan and Larry Roes of Wellesley, Brenda and Rob Leis of RR1 Newton. Special grandpa of Shawna (Michael deceased 2013), Jeremy, Michelle (Stephen), Josh (Erin), Ben (Marieve), Luke (Hanne), Sam, Daniel (Jessica), Natalie (Michael), Kelsey (Kait), Corey, Stacey (Brad) and Brooklynn (Jamie). Proud great-grandfather of Chantal, Isabelle (Ben), Trenton, Morgan, Addyson, William, Elliot and Hannah. Dear brother of Dorothy Bender and Wesley Gerber (Eleanore), brother-in-law of Doris Steckly, Isabel Mullet, Elsie (Laverne) Martin, Nancy Sabo, Marlene Steckly, Marjorie (Stan) Herrfort, Joanne (Ralph) Gerber, Ron (Linda) Steckly, Marilyn (Mike) Clelland and Robert (Cheryl) Steckly. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen (Steckly) Gerber (2013), parents Moses and Rachel (Jantzi) Gerber, siblings and in-laws Alice (Clarence) Leis, Willis Bender, Marion (Irvin) Schwartzentruber, Morris (Joyce) Gerber, Kathleen Gerber, Esther Gerber, Stanley Steckly, Jim Mullet, Levi Kuepfer, Mike Sabo, Norman Steckly and Ed Erb.
Don was a long time member of the Poole Mennonite Church. Don began his working career as a mechanic and switched to farming. He farmed all his life in Brunner, Ontario. After retirement on the farm, Don spent his time driving school bus. Don was a craftsman and enjoyed woodworking. If neighbours and friends didn’t have projects for him the grandchildren sure did! Don handed down his homemade crokinole boards to each and everyone of his grandchildren. Before Doreen’s passing, Don enjoyed travelling with his beloved wife.
Don's family invites relatives and friends to a time of visitation on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton. The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at the Poole Mennonite Church 6475 Road 121 Perth East, Poole. Interment will take place prior to the service at 2 p.m. A final viewing will be available at the church on Monday from 1 – 1:45. Pastor Fred Redekop officiating.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the VON Sakura House or Mennonite Central Committee appreciated by the family.
Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Sakura House, Woodstock at the age of 92.
Cherished and loving father of Carolyn Heyer (Douglas deceased 2009) of New Hamburg, Dennis and Joanne of RR1 Brunner, Susan and Larry Roes of Wellesley, Brenda and Rob Leis of RR1 Newton. Special grandpa of Shawna (Michael deceased 2013), Jeremy, Michelle (Stephen), Josh (Erin), Ben (Marieve), Luke (Hanne), Sam, Daniel (Jessica), Natalie (Michael), Kelsey (Kait), Corey, Stacey (Brad) and Brooklynn (Jamie). Proud great-grandfather of Chantal, Isabelle (Ben), Trenton, Morgan, Addyson, William, Elliot and Hannah. Dear brother of Dorothy Bender and Wesley Gerber (Eleanore), brother-in-law of Doris Steckly, Isabel Mullet, Elsie (Laverne) Martin, Nancy Sabo, Marlene Steckly, Marjorie (Stan) Herrfort, Joanne (Ralph) Gerber, Ron (Linda) Steckly, Marilyn (Mike) Clelland and Robert (Cheryl) Steckly. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen (Steckly) Gerber (2013), parents Moses and Rachel (Jantzi) Gerber, siblings and in-laws Alice (Clarence) Leis, Willis Bender, Marion (Irvin) Schwartzentruber, Morris (Joyce) Gerber, Kathleen Gerber, Esther Gerber, Stanley Steckly, Jim Mullet, Levi Kuepfer, Mike Sabo, Norman Steckly and Ed Erb.
Don was a long time member of the Poole Mennonite Church. Don began his working career as a mechanic and switched to farming. He farmed all his life in Brunner, Ontario. After retirement on the farm, Don spent his time driving school bus. Don was a craftsman and enjoyed woodworking. If neighbours and friends didn’t have projects for him the grandchildren sure did! Don handed down his homemade crokinole boards to each and everyone of his grandchildren. Before Doreen’s passing, Don enjoyed travelling with his beloved wife.
Don's family invites relatives and friends to a time of visitation on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton. The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at the Poole Mennonite Church 6475 Road 121 Perth East, Poole. Interment will take place prior to the service at 2 p.m. A final viewing will be available at the church on Monday from 1 – 1:45. Pastor Fred Redekop officiating.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the VON Sakura House or Mennonite Central Committee appreciated by the family.
Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca