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William J. Gearhart

1925 - 2017

William J. Gearhart obituary, 1925-2017, Akron, Oh

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home - Akron

547 Canton Road

Akron, Ohio

William Gearhart Obituary

William "Bill" J. Gearhart

William "Bill" J.

Gearhart, 92, our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and our hero, passed away November 21, 2017.

Dad was born on November 13, 1925, in Dayton, Pa. He was the youngest and last surviving of ten children. Dad moved to Akron following his graduation from high school, but he never forgot his roots. He remained an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steeler fan his entire life. Shortly after moving to Akron, he entered the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during WW II. Dad worked for the Akron Public Schools as a custodian at several elementary schools ending his career at Hatton upon his retirement. Dad became a member of Zion Lutheran Church when he married Mom in 1949. Most recently he was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church.

After 38 years, Dad's wishes were granted and he is again with his beloved wife, Margaret (Detzel). Dad's smile and his gentle guidance will be greatly missed by his four children and their spouses: Dennis (Jan) of Akron, Cheryl (Mark) Luke of Doylestown, Brian (Lorraine) of Stow, and Scott (Tina) of Akron. He also leaves grandchildren: Greg, Tim, Jeff, Thomas, Joseph,

Rebecca, Daniel,

Meredith, Alexis and Corbin. He was great-grandpa to 11.

Dad's final resting place will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, in Seville, Ohio, where private services will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A celebration of Dad's life will follow calling hours at 1 p.m. with Dr. David Zachrich officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tallmadge Lutheran Church at: www.tlcoh.org; or Disabled American Veterans at: www.dav.org.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Nov. 23, 2017.
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Cheryl and Gearhart family so sorry for you loss.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Traxler

November 26, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss Brian. Love and prayers, Doug and Shirley Clark

Doug and Shirley clark

November 23, 2017

We are so sorry for the loss of this good man. We are in sympathy with you Brian,and will continue to pray for you and your family to be comforted.

Bob and Shawnda Boysel

November 23, 2017

I am 55 years young and I remember him well he was a wonderful man I attended Hatton.

Clyde Ruble

November 23, 2017

Our Deepest Condolences to The Family,

The loss is unmeasurable but so is the love left behind

Kim Harrison, JW

November 23, 2017

My condolences to the family of William Gearhart for your loss. May you find comfort in God's promise at Rom 15:33.

November 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise give you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.

November 23, 2017

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