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MICHAEL W. GERBER

Huntington, West Virginia

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MICHAEL W. GERBER, son of Floyd David and Georgia Wingate Gerber, died Thursday night, February 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Elizabeth D. (Betsy) Gerber and his sister Lucinda Jane Gerber.

Mike was a true gentleman who believed in his God, his country,...

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The Wollaston Lake Lodge family send our thoughts and prayers to the Gerber family and friends. We were blessed to have Mike in our lives and enjoy many memories with him. On behalf of all our staff, past and present, please accept our sincere condolences, hugs and many prayers.

I have known Michael Gerber for the last 25 years of my life, and if asked I would tell you he was a godly man and a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ. He was also a member of the Greatist Generation who fought Facism and Nazi agression in Europe though you would not know it by meeting him. He was, by far a kind man and generous though not by obligation but by the enormity of his heart. His advise was always sound and just, his opinion always swayed by prudence and experience. I will...

To me Michael was a massage client, but he was so much more than that; He was a member of the Greatist Generation of Americans who gave everything to fight Facism and Nazi agression in Europe, he was a kind and gentle man whose thoughts I admired and often gave the best advice for any situation. Mike loved the same kind of music that my father did, swing and the works of Glen Miller and Woddy Herman. He was always generous though not from any obligation but from the depth of his most...

Mike was quite the gentleman.

Betsy:
What can be said? I am so sorry about Mikes passing. He had a life well led. I mourn his loss as a classmate, friend and fraternity brother.
I pray that the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
Forrest

Gentleman, Mentor.....those are a couple of words I use to describe Mike. He always led by example. Work hard, hold yourself to the highest standards, never doubt your ability to accomplish the task, always act ethically. As we reflect on our lives and those who have made us who we are today, we realize for most of us there are a precious few who really had an impact. Some by accident and some quite on purpose. For me, Michael W. Gerber was one of those few who showed me what I could be...