Harold William Gerhard Jr.

Gerhard

Harold William Gerhard Jr., 76, of Meyersdale, died January 9, 2015 at home. Born July 5, 1938 in Somerset, the son of Harold W. Gerhard Sr. and Irene (Cook) Gerhard. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Steven Schrader; and sister: Heather Harah.

Survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda L. Fritz Gerhard; children: David Gerhard and wife Susan, Rockwood; Deb Sanner and husband Jim, and Diane Schrader and husband Steve, all of Meyersdale; grandchildren: Kristi (Jason) Blubaugh, Kelli (Travis) Smith, David (Jessica) Gerhard, Derek (Chelsea) Schrader, Heather (Chris) Papanicolas, and Aaron Gerhard; great grandchildren: Emily, Matthew, and Kelana Blubaugh, Troy Gerhard, and Bo Smith. A brother of: Karen (Robert) Morgan, Rockwood; Gregory (Gloria) Gerhard, Rockwood. Also survived by brothers-in-law: Charles Harah, Latrobe; Ralph S. (Nona) Fritz, Port St. Lucie, FL; Jerry W. (Patty) Fritz, Grantsville, MD; mother-in-law: Betty D. Fritz, Stuart, FL; and very close and special friends, Sonny and Sherrie Hoover.

Harold was a retired insurance agent for United Insurance Co. He was a member of the NRA and was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirates fan and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching sporting events.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Eric Shaulis officiating. Interment Reformed Cemetery, Meyersdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his name to the Meyersdale Athletic Boosters.

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