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Eugene Gerhart Obituary
1938 - 2018
Eugene "Gene" Gerhart, age 80, of Grove City, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 20 surrounded by family. Gene retired from General Motors after 31 years of service and also served his country in the U.S. Air Force. An avid aviator, he was a pilot before he learned to drive. Gene circled the skies of central Ohio towing ads for countless events in his beloved J3 Piper Cub. Gene was a member of Alkire Road Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge #689 and Quiet Birdman. He was born in Pottstown, PA to the late Edgar and Mildred (Bean) Gerhart. Gene married Mildred "Faye" Perry in March of 1959, and she preceded him in death after 35 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carol (Marcum) Gerhart; brother, Robert (Wanda) Gerhart; his children, Teresa (David) Austin, Mark (Nell) Gerhart, Melissa (Brian) McGinnis and Melany (Devin) Lyon; and 11 grandchlidren and 7 great grandchildren; step children, Dan (Kim) Collier, John (Jacci) Collier, Sam (Lisa) Collier and Saroda (Jeremy) Phipps; and 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH. Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Thursday at Alkire Road Church of Christ, 2779 Alkire Road, Grove City, OH. Interment will follow at Grove City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to his church or The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in his memory. Online guest book may be signed at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com
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UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter
June 3, 2018
UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter sends our deepest sympathy at the passing of Gene. Our membership will be keeping the family in our hearts and prayers.
Robert Gerhart
May 24, 2018
Best brother in the world, I'll miss you, RIP
May 24, 2018
Best brother in the world, RIP now, love you, Robert
Eric Hogan
May 23, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family until the day you are reunited once again in His kingdom.
Lori Agriesti
May 22, 2018
Sorry for your loss Melany & family. Prayers.
Matt Abram
May 22, 2018
Deepest sympathy Mark. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Melissa Weeks-Richardson
May 22, 2018
The Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach Ministries would like to take this time to extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you. We can hardly imagine the depth of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Elder Willie M. Richardson Jr., Associate Pastor
Melissa Weeks-Richardson, Pastor
May 22, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Mark and the entire Gerhart family for your loss.
Kenneth Linn
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May
23
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spence-Miller Funeral Home - Grove City2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH 43123
May
23
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spence-Miller Funeral Home - Grove City2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH 43123
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