William J. Gerber

William J Gerber is the son of Elbert Gerber and Niva Hochstetler.

Published online at timesreporter.com on October 13, 2014:

"William J Gerber, 74, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Sugarcreek, died Friday, October 10, 2014, at Union Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born in Holmes County on January 5, 1940 to the late Elbert and Niva Hosteter Gerber. He is retired from the Greer Steel Company, where he worked for 44 years, was a former Village of Sugarcreek Councilman, was 25 years with the Garaway Football chain gang, was a long time Blood donor and and Lifebanc donor upon his death. He was a friend of Bill W and a proud member of Tuscarawas County AA. His greatest life accomplishment was being a good father, husband, and grandfather, and accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol J (Spahr) Gerber, whom he married on June 11, 1960; his sons, Thad and Gina(Reidl) Gerber and Scott and Jo(Oyster) Gerber; his daughter, Debbie and Mike Kolat... In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Allison; brothers Keith and Dean Gerber. Private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Ragersville Cemetery with Pastor Eric Rummel officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek."