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Joanne Himes
October 1, 2024
Condolences to Royce's family. Royce was a neighbor of mine in Thomasville, I was close to his family. He is greatly missed.
Wayne Neff
October 1, 2023
Think about you often. Really miss you. The memories we created will never be forgotten-God Bless my friend!
Joanne Himes
October 1, 2019
We had a great bunch of kids in Thomasville, of which Royce and his brothers were a part of. It was a wonderful place to grow up. Royce was a very sweet person.
Neil W
November 10, 2015
Wow.Nobody had told me,and funny enough I've been more in touch with fellow DHS grads lately.My pops started lessons, but the uneasiness of first driving was smoothed out by Coach Gwrber.The humor and frankness let us know,that it's your choice if you want to be safe, and that was a valuable lesson. It showed us students he's aware of how we live our lives. In Health class and Driver's Ed, even during bball tryouts, I knew I'd be cut from the beginning but he still gave a chance and encouraged,along with his wittiness and humor in every situation. What a blessed family he helped raise, because us former students still feel the fatherly presence to this day. Remember all those great memories, while we send down the prayers.
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October 18, 2015
Today we will celebrate Royce's life. My last conversation with him was about our dads and and the Dover connection. I was personally so glad he was able to be honored at the January 2015 Donnie Swartz Classic at YCP as a Coach Emeritus. I admired him as a great basketball player with Ross Welch at SG but even more when I got to know him as a person...CLASS ACT!
Craig Smith
Brent George
October 18, 2015
Vicky and Family,
Royce had a clear love for his family. He has fought a hard battle. We all had a heavy heart the day we learned of his passing.
October 14, 2015
Thinking of the entire Gerber Family- Sending thoughts and prayers due in this time of grief and loss.
Mary Beth Grove
East York Elementary School
October 13, 2015
I still have fond memories of drivers ed...
BARRY STEIN
October 11, 2015
Living in Florida I was late to hear the sad news of Royce's passing. He was a loyal friend and my assistant basketball coach for many years. Our students and players were his loyal fans. He was blessed with that certain ability to relate to not only players but every one who new him. The years with him were great and I'll never forget them. My sympathy goes to Vicki, Deron, and Brandon. There will be a void in our lives but Royce would want all of us to live on like he would.
Mike Harvey
October 11, 2015
So sad to learn of the passing of Royce. I never heard him ask, why me. He brought so much joy and laughter to everyone he touched. He will be missed by us all. To know him was to love him. RIP
Bill Peterson
October 10, 2015
Vicki,
I was shocked when Ralph Stambaugh called and told me of Royce's passing and the memories came flooding back.
The measure of the man is told in all these wonderful comments. My prayers are with you.
Cameron Boyer
October 9, 2015
Condolences to the Gerber Family & Friends. I can still remember stopping at a bank in Spring Grove and getting ice cream during Driver's Ed. Thank you, Mr. Gerber.
October 9, 2015
Mr. Gerber was a very influential person in my life. He was a great coach and teacher and was the true meaning of "walking the talk". Many wonderful memories of his humor and guidance will stay with me forever. -
Sarah (Payne) Smith
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Keith Zimmerman
October 9, 2015
Mr. Gerber taught my four kids and me how to drive safely. He went out of his way to find a way to do it for my home-schooled kids. He was a good man. Though I didn't see him often, I'm already missing him. My prayers are with his family.
October 9, 2015
It was a sad day when I heard of Royce's passing. Having known him as a student and eventually a fellow staff member at DAHS, memories of Royce will always bring a smile and bright memory. Encountering Royce was always more than a casual greeting, it was a conversation, a joke, a story, or an inquiry of your family. A wonderful man who will be positively remembered by many. Condolences to the family.
Steve Tracy
GloriaJean Mummert
October 8, 2015
Vicky and family,
Dave and I want to express our sympathy to you and your family. I will never forget our school years together. He was someone that you could look up too and I am sure there are many students out there that thought the world of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless all of you!
Dave and GloriaJean Mummert
Annette Diehl
October 8, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Gerber wss a great man teacher and driver's ed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Annette Adams Diehl
Kristie Butler
October 8, 2015
Vicky and family , I am so sorry for your loss. I just read the newspaper and felt saddened that Royce had passed away. My sincere condolences Vicky and family.
Stephanie Selby
October 8, 2015
So sorry to the family, Mr Gerber was my drivers ed teacher at Dallastown, some of my best memories of school were the days driving around town with him, he will be missed!
Eugene Slattery
October 8, 2015
Forever Memories As My Basketball Coach !!!!
October 8, 2015
Vicky and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Royce was a great guy and an outstanding athlete. He played on some great Spring Grove teams. More recently I enjoyed chatting with the two of you at Regents Glen. He's now with his old buddy Curly and if there's a baseball team up there I have no doubt they are playing togetheron it. Condolences to your family. Mike Bortner.
Teresa Emig (Myers)
October 8, 2015
Another good man gone. Always made me laugh. Fond memories of him from DHS. RIP Coach Gerber! Not many like you. Condolences to his family.
Michelle Walker Gach
October 8, 2015
His class was a bright spot for everyone at D-town! Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Ron and Deb Leedy
October 8, 2015
So many great memories. A life taken too soon. May be rest in peace in his new place in heaven.
Jody Eckhart
October 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the opportunity to meet this very nice sweet hearted man last year! My dad had cancer and we would share stories of cancer treatments and doctor visits and talk about Jesus. My heart is so sad to see another sweet person leave here but I know he is in heaven with my dad! My prayers are with the family during this time.
Emilie Stevens
October 7, 2015
So sad to hear about Mr. Gerber:( What a great man, teacher, and influence he was to me and many other young people. God bless him! Many thoughts and prayers to his family!
Chas Ruth
October 7, 2015
Thanks for being such a great role model for so many and for teaching me how to drive. You are a bright spot in my memories of DAHS.
Toby & Kelly Reigart
October 7, 2015
My own memories date back to 1978 when Mr. Gerber was my own Drivers Ed. teacher. He was an exceptional teacher then, and continued his unique way of teaching without knowing your were being taught, when my own children attended DAHS and had him as their own instructor. Our sincerest condolences to his wife and family. Know that he was a suburb human being.
Renee Price
October 7, 2015
sorry to hear about Mr. Gerber's passing. He was my teacher in Dallastown HS. Prayers to his family
Ron Barner
October 7, 2015
Condolences to the Gerber family on Royce's passing. Fond memories playing baseball with him for Victory Club in the Central League in the early 80's.
Nicola Canthal (Stewart)
October 7, 2015
So sad to hear of Mr.Gerber's passing. I was just telling my husband the other night what a great and funny guy he was. I had him for health class and driver's Ed. We would stop by the bank and run by his house to pick something up. Moved to CO after my sophomore year but he always stuck with me. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Janessa (Stabley) Danz
October 7, 2015
I had the pleasure to have him as my drivers ed teacher. He was one of those teachers you never forget from grade school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless.
Billy Henshaw
October 7, 2015
Thanks for all the fun times when i batboyed for you all those great summers. A mentor and friend. Prayers for all the Gerber family
Brian Miller
October 7, 2015
Coach taught me how laughter can make learning competition and life better. When a guy can teach you life lessons and the topic in a classroom, you know he is world class. Rest in peace good man. You will be missed by many.
Ed Cury
October 7, 2015
Vicky
I am so sorry for your loss and that I didn't get to see Royce on my recent trip to York. After all these years, my memory of Royce and I playing basketball together is still vivid and was a great time in my life. I will never forget him and can still hear his laugh. My warmest regards to you and your family. Ed Cury
October 7, 2015
Bryan received a lot of spiritual strength and wisdom from Royce during their visits the last couple of years. Royce was quite the fighter and will be missed by many. Vickie, May God's presence and promises help you and your family during this difficult time.
Becci & Bryan
Carmine Pantano
October 7, 2015
Mr. Gerber was a great teacher, coach and person. I had the pleasure of having him for classes, driver's ed and a coach. Also got to work with him later in life with my business. I'll never forget our driver's ed trips to the diner/ice cream shop in Spring Grove. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Duane Dise
October 7, 2015
My sympathies to the whole family..love you guys..I'll never forget our first actual interaction...I was walking out of a 9th grade class carrying my books ( he must have knew my path ) because out of nowhere he is beside me and walks a few steps along my side and says, " Dise, you can stay in that rock band and go nowhere, or concentrate on basketball and play in college"...I am glad I instantly took his advice....
October 7, 2015
Condolences to the Gerber family. What an awesome inspirational man Mr. Gerber was to all those he touched and he will continue his journey in Heaven just as he did here on earth. Mr. Gerber was given a gift to love and lead the young people he came into contact with at Dallastown and he surely used his gift to the best of his ability...110 percent!!!
Laura Rickrode
October 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Vicky.
Butch & Joan Wolfe
October 7, 2015
Dear Vicky, Deron, Brandon & family--Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your husband & father. Royce was a unique person and loved by all. Yes, he will be missed. Remember the GOOD times! Love, Butch & Joan
Linda Neal
October 7, 2015
Mrs. Gerber, Please accept my sympathy. My husband was in the room with him when your husband was admitted to the hospital. He went to be with His Lord early Friday morning. I know your family and friends will surround you as mine are doing. May God's arms enfold you and give you comfort and peace.
eric Bahn
October 7, 2015
My condolences to mr gerbers friends and family. He was a good teacher an coach. May you rest in peace
carla Koller
October 7, 2015
To Vicky and family my heart breaks for you all I still have a problem calling him Royce He is still Mr, Gerber what a wonderful man, he has touched so many lifes in a positive way , and taught my boys to drive thank you all for sharing him with us, God bless you,
Mike Harrison
October 7, 2015
Royce was a good guy. I actually lived next door to his family in Thomasville for a long time back in the 1960's and then connected with him when we moved to Dallastown and he was my teacher. Great guy and lots of fun. It is nice to read all the nice things said about him.
Kim Leppo-Weibley
October 7, 2015
Such a wonderful part of our family! Royce always brought happiness and laughter with him!
A great coach,teacher,father,and husband. He will surely be missed,but is no longer in pain and can now rest and enjoy eternal life . Heaven has certainly gained a great angel!
Joanne Himes
October 7, 2015
I am saddened by Royce passing away. I grew up with Royce and his brothers in Thomasville. It is always sad to hear of someone you've known passing. My sympathy goes out of his family.
Nana Ama Sarfo
October 7, 2015
Mr. Gerber was such a kind and warm-hearted man and I send my condolences and prayers to his family. When I was initially learning how to drive, I had a pretty bad accident that made me afraid to get behind the wheel again. When Mr. Gerber found out, he went out of his way to give me many extra driving lessons and made extra time for my lessons, even when his schedule was full. He truly cared about his students and we were blessed to know him. God bless him.
Kim
October 7, 2015
My prayers go out to the family. I have fond memories of Mr Gerber. Especially learning to drive. I was driving on a warm day and mr Gerber put the window down and had his arm leaning out. We were headed down the big hill by the tennis courts and it had rained the night before. I drove through the big puddle and his arm got soaked. He said "and that is why you keep your arms in the vehicle at all times"
Allen Wolff
October 7, 2015
Very saddened to hear of Coach Gerber's passing. He was very instrumental in my life and I've tried to pass the lessons I learned in the classroom, gym and field from him to the students I teach and coach. Thank you Mr. Gerber.
Kris Deardorff
October 7, 2015
Great person and coach you will be missed by everyone :(
Wayne and Ann Neff
October 7, 2015
Vicki, Deron and Branden--So very sorry to hear of Royce's passing. Many good memories, playing ball, coaching, teaching and of course a good friend. I will miss him, sharing old stories, talkin sports etc. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers-God Bless!!
October 7, 2015
Mr. Gerber was a very influential person in my life. He was a great coach and teacher and was the true meaning of "walking the talk". Many wonderful memories of his humor and guidance will stay with me forever.
October 7, 2015
Mr. Gerber was a great coach for my son and he was the reason he stayed playing baseball. If it weren't for Gerb he would have quit. God Bless Royce Gerber and his family.
Lauren (Sentz) Workman
October 7, 2015
I'll never forget my driving test. Consisting of highway driving, stopping at the doctor's office to pick up a prescription for his wife and getting gas in the driver's ed car. He will be greatly missed by so many students of Dallastown.
Kellyn Orwig
October 7, 2015
Was shocked to hear of this - but definitely good memories came to mind when thinking of him. He was always such a great positive role model in all that he did. Condolences to the family during this time. May the memories fill your hearts during this time.
October 7, 2015
Royce was my basketball coach in high school and coached my son in baseball. He made sports more enjoyable and always kept the game in perspective. Always a joy to bump into him and catch up on life. He will be missed by many. My prayers to the family as you grieve his passing and celebrate his life.
Doug Striebig
Todd Snyder
October 7, 2015
This man played such a huge part in my life. He molded me into the man that I am today. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for his family. He should rest easy knowing he has touched so many lives. He was a great man, a great coach, a great mentor, more importantly a GREAT person. I will never forget him. I will try to live up to his standards not only as a coach, but as person. I love you Coach. RIP!
October 7, 2015
Vicky and family I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the love of family and friends help you get through this hard time.
Billie Jo Bones
Derek
October 7, 2015
My sister texted me this morning to tell me about Mr. Gerber. What a great guy. Many great memories of driver's ed. Thanks for helping me get my license, Mr. Gerber. I'll sign off under your driver's ed nickname for me -- Mad Max. :)
Jeannine Dabb
October 7, 2015
There are a handful of teachers that left a big impact. Mr. Gerber was one of them. Thank you. Rest in peace
October 7, 2015
Mr. Gerber thanks for making me a better driver and for the fond memories of driving class and basketball games. RIP
Tara (Holtzapple) Moore
October 7, 2015
God added another angel into the heavens...may he always be in our hearts with all the fond memories he gave us. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this great mentor. May God watch over you all and bless you in knowing that he is in a better place and at peace.
October 7, 2015
Many memories flooded my mind when I heard of Royces passing. Royce was a big influence on my young life then and will always remember his competitiveness and friendship.
JoLynn' Bortner
October 7, 2015
Nothing but good memories of him. Wildcat basketball camp, gave me a nickname that has stuck still today. Thoughts and prayers to family and dear friends. He made such a difference in so many children's lives including mine.
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