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Joseph Gerhardt Obituary
Born on July 14, 1927, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2006, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Marjorie Cook Gerhardt; brother of Monsignor Bernard Gerhardt, Peggy Stehle and the late Mary Hanlon; four loving children Christine Bertram (Bill), Bowie, MD, Paul Gerhardt, Damascus, MD, Joyce Doering (Matt), Bowie, MD and Mark Gerhardt, Edgewater, MD survive. Five grandchildren, Nicholas Gerhardt, Matthew Bertram, Michael Bertram, Andrew Doering and Amy Doering also survive. The family will receive friends at the ROBERT E. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 16000 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9. A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 16501 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD at 12 Noon Friday, March 10. Monsignor Bernard Gerhardt officiating. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD.
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David Cutlip
March 8, 2006
Dear Mark and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and all your family.
Ronald & Dana Sullivan
March 8, 2006
Marge & Family -
We are sorry about your loss. We are thinking of you.
Connie Arnett Ward
March 8, 2006
Dear Marge, Chris, Joyce, Paul and Mark,
I feel so sad about Joe's passing. He seemed to be such a gentle and kind person (and rather quiet, too). My heartfelt condolences to you all and to the rest of the family. George and I will see you on Thursday.
Love,
Connie
Suzanne Lillis
March 8, 2006
Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Doris and Bill Whitlock
March 8, 2006
Dear Marge and Family: Our hearts are saddened this morning when we checked the "obits" in the WashPost. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Love,
Doris and Bill
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