John T. "Duke" Gerhard

Duke was one of the nicest people it was my pleasure to know. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He and Ann somehow managed to keep in touch with all of the rest of the family and let us know each other’s news, which was not an easy task. I regret that we cousins didn’t get together again while he was still with us. I hope his passing will remind us that time speeds by and that we will get together in his honor soon. It’s comforting to know that he’s with Ann again now and with all the rest...

I haven't seen "Uncle Duke" in many years. Turns out he's actually my dad's cousin and not even technically my uncle. I still very much remember him, "Aunt Ann and Uncle Andy" very much though. I used to see thaem at my Nani's when I was a kid. Uncle Duke used to bring his magin money machine that turned regular paper into dollar bills! It's no wonder that he didn't go broke demonstrating. I can still remember Aunt Ann's red hair and Uncle Andy sitting in his wheelchair and Uncle Duke sitting...

Duke,
You and Ann were good to my Parents especially my Mom, you visted her and cared about her and the rest of the Dickerhof's
God Bless you Duke.

Butch