Russell Gregory "Russ" Gebhardt

GEBHARDT, RUSSELL GREGORY (RUSS) - age 59 of Farragut, passed away early Sunday Morning, February 8, 2009 at his home. Born April 11, 1949, Russ was originally from Petaluma, CA, but lived in Los Angeles the majority of his life. He moved to Knoxville, TN in July of 1993 with his wife Aloysia and 2 of his 4 daughters. Russ was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In his younger years, he was a professional rock singer and recorded several songs in the 60's. Working in the drapery, and later in the construction business; he was seriously injured on the job in 1987. Russ was always smiling and contributed to the family by taking care of the children and helping with the household. He was a wonderful cook, enjoyed singing on the karaoke, boating, hiking, and loved to entertain friends and family in their home. Russ is the son of his late parents, Henry Albert Gebhardt, Jacqueline Fayne Faranda and step-son of Salvatore Faranda. His brother, Jon Faranda and nephew, Samuel Faranda also preceded Russ in death. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Aloysia (Ali) Sinovec Gebhardt; daughters, Leia Corinne Gebhardt, Gina Lauren Gebhardt, Mara Lee Gebhardt of Albequerque, NM, Alicia Gebhardt Doan of Salinas, CA; grandchildren, Alanna, Amadeo, Andreas, Logan; step-mother, Evelyn Murphy of San Bruno, CA; brother, Mark Allen Gebhardt of San Mateo, CA; sister, Tina Capwell of Cupertino, CA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a Christian Wake Service and Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Father John Dowling celebrant. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be in the form of donations to St. John Neumann Catholic Church (New Building Fund), 645 St. John Court, Farragut, TN 37934. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Gebhardt family. www.clickfuneralhome.com