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Leonard GERHARDT Obituary
Leonard Gerhardt 92, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Amarillo, died August 28, 2016.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, in the Chapel of Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Memorial Park Mausoleum in Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Gerhardt was born near Whiting, Kansas on July 23, 1924. He graduated from Holton High School, Holton, Kansas in 1942 and from West Texas A&M University in 1949. The following year he became a Certified Public Accountant and was engaged in public practice until 1986, when he retired from the firm of Gerhardt & Puckett, CPAs. Since retirement, he has served in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
During World War II, he served on a Merchant Marine tanker, delivering gasoline to various islands in the South Pacific. Late in the war, he served a term in the United States Marine Corps.
He married Blanche Mitchell on November 2, 1946 at Littlefield, Texas.
He was a member of National, State, and local CPA organizations and served in various committee and official capacities, including President of the Panhandle Chapter of CPAs. He also served on boards of Community organizations, including: the Texas Panhandle Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board, as Chairman of the Board; on the Randall County Appraisal Review Board; and at Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving at various times as Elder, Deacon, and Treasurer. At his death, he was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Austin.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years on March 14, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers and one sister. He married Roberta Beattie on September 3, 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Beattie, three sons, Terrance Gerhardt & wife Carol of Casper, WY, Alan Gerhardt & wife Sandy of Georgetown, TX and Lee Gerhardt & wife Janelle of Shenandoah, TX: one brother, Ronald Gerhardt of Dittmer, Mo, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was also survived by six step-children: Debra and husband Keith of Marion, Indiana, Lyn Ruppert of Austin, TX, Crystal Jones and husband Ed of Marlin, TX, Robert and wife Shelly of Buda, TX, Richard and wife Janet of Austin, TX and Raymond and wife Dianne of Buda, TX as well as twelve step-grandchildren, twelve step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandson.
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favorite charity.
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Ryan Maffitt
August 31, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss, but he is at peace now. My sincere condolences to your whole family and my prayers go out for everyone. This is a time for family and you all have an extended family also that will always be by your side.
Lealand and Janet McSpadden
August 30, 2016
We are sorry for your loss and are sending prayers your way.
Blake and Meg Hudgeons
August 30, 2016
Ms.Roberta, Raymond, Dianne, Justin, Jake, Ryan and Emily, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Know you all have a strong support around you.
Jean Coffman
August 30, 2016
Ms Roberta, Raymond, Dianne, Justin, Jake, Ryan and Emily; I just wanted to extend my condolences to you all for the loss of Mr Leonard. I did not have the pleasure of meeting him but I am sure he was a lovely man if he had the wisdom to marry Ms Roberta. I know your hearts are sad but also relieved that he is at peace and in health where is he now. God bless you all.
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