OBIT: Richard Leo GERBER, 2006, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  GERBER, Richard Leo 07/13/06  Daily American
  
   Richard Leo Gerber, 70, loving husband and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 11,
  2006, at his son's home in Virginia. The son of Leo and Lucy (Friedline) Gerber, he was
  born Oct. 24, 1935, in Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son,
  Chris. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Ann (Deitt) Gerber.
  Father to daughter Lynn Ann Gerber, son Eric and wife Linda, Gainesville, Va., and
  daughter Ellen Louise Gerber of Cresson. Grandchildren Kenny and Nathan Davis and
  Alexandra Gerber. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
  He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Amphion as 1st class machinist mate. He was a
  welder by profession, working for Bethlehem Steel and several mining companies. In his
  later years he worked across the country building hydroelectric plants in California and
  metro subway tunnels in Washington, D.C. After retiring, he spent his time being an avid
  outdoors-man and hunter and spending time with his closest friends at "The Camp." Richard
  had an enormous heart and never missed an opportunity to help out neighbors and friends.
  He was a trustee of the Rockwood Christian and Missionary Alliance Church at which he
  took such joy of taking care of the grounds. His fantastic cooking at many banquets and
  dinners will be remembered. Those who had the opportunity to be touched by Richard's love
  have been blessed. He will be forever thought of and missed by all of us. Friends will be
  received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood, and from 1 p.m. until
  time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Rockwood Christian and Missionary Alliance
  Church, the Rev. Patrick Walsh, officiating. A Masonic service by Lodge 358 F&AM will be
  held at 8:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery with
  Military Honors by the Somerset County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
  sent to the R o c k w o o d Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in memory of Rich.
  Richard Leo Gerber, 70, loving husband and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 11,
  2006, at his son's home in Virginia. The son of Leo and Lucy (Friedline) Gerber, he was
  born Oct. 24, 1935, in Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son,
  Chris. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Ann (Deitt) Gerber.
  Father to daughter Lynn Ann Gerber, son Eric and wife Linda, Gainesville, Va., and
  daughter Ellen Louise Gerber of Cresson. Grandchildren Kenny and Nathan Davis and
  Alexandra Gerber. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
  He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Amphion as 1st class machinist mate. He was a
  welder by profession, working for Bethlehem Steel and several mining companies. In his
  later years he worked across the country building hydroelectric plants in California and
  metro subway tunnels in Washington, D.C. After retiring, he spent his time being an avid
  outdoors-man and hunter and spending time with his closest friends at "The Camp." Richard
  had an enormous heart and never missed an opportunity to help out neighbors and friends.
  He was a trustee of the Rockwood Christian and Missionary Alliance Church at which he
  took such joy of taking care of the grounds. His fantastic cooking at many banquets and
  dinners will be remembered. Those who had the opportunity to be touched by Richard's love
  have been blessed. He will be forever thought of and missed by all of us. Friends will be
  received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood, and from 1 p.m. until
  time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Rockwood Christian and Missionary Alliance
  Church, the Rev. Patrick Walsh, officiating. A Masonic service by Lodge 358 F&AM will be
  held at 8:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery with
  Military Honors by the Somerset County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
  sent to the R o c k w o o d Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in memory of Rich.