OBIT: Clark L. GERHARDT Sr., 2008, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  GERHARDT, Clark L. Sr.  06/04/08   Daily American
  
    Clark L. Gerhardt Sr., 94, Hailey, Idaho, died May 31, 2008, at his home. Born Aug. 21,
  1913, in Somerset, the son of Freeman and Clara Gerhardt.  He is survived by his son 
  Clark (Maria) Gerhardt Jr.; and  grandsons, Miguel and Nicolas,  all of Hailey. Clark
  grew up in Somerset on the family farm and graduated from Somerset High School. In 1933,
  Clark then joined the Army Air Corp and flew mail for the new U.S. Postal Service. He
  graduated from Dallas Airmotive as an aircraft engine mechanic. Clark worked in the civil
  service for the U.S. Navy Department in the aircraft and missile system development and
  procurement for 35 years. Clark volunteered  at the San Diego Air and Space  Museum,
  restoring old aircraft  engines for display. Clark lived in  San Diego until 2004, when
  he moved to Hailey to be close to his son and family. Clark was a loving husband and
  father. Along with aircraft restoration, he truly enjoyed pheasant hunting and playing
  tennis. Arrangements are under  the care of Wood River Chapel,
  Hailey. www.woodriverchapel.com.