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John Gerber Obituary
(May 31, 1951 - May 4, 2010) John Gerber shall always be remember as a MARINE. Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful... Rosaries are being said at 7pm nightly through May 14 at San Juan Bautista Church in Ordot. Last respects may be offered on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at San Juan Bautista Church, beginning at 9:00am to 12:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1pm, followed by his burial at the Guam Veteran's Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gerber
June 9, 2010
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Johnny was not only a Friend But Family also... My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers...JoAnn Anderson (Nv.)
June 9, 2010
You will always be a bright star in the sky ...
Fred Fortin
June 1, 2010
When I came to Guam in 1967 John Gerber was my first friend, he took me into his family and I took him into mine. I could write a full length novel and still not cover all of the experiences John and I had together. I am deeply sorry to have lost my brother and my best friend, I will miss you John.
H S
May 31, 2010
John,
How fitting that you're birthday falls on Memorial Day, May 31. You are truly missed but will be never forgotten.
Les D
May 31, 2010
John was instrumental in me becoming a DJ. My dad was stationed on Guam in 1980 and I was 15 listening to him on Friday nights. He was this cool rapping , mysterious guy. I loved the Disco and R&B he played. He will be missed..Semper FI
Edye Perez-Blas
May 28, 2010
Martin & Liz, Janet & John and the Gerber family..........
Simply put....."HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED".
Ed Manglona
May 25, 2010
Joyce and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your brother, John. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Remembering all those joyous, precious memories will always keep him close to your hearts. Again, I am sorry!
Ed/Nancy Manglona & Family - Gig Harbor WA (Pompy Sinajana)
C H
May 22, 2010
John Gerber, it was a blessing to have met you and a true honor to have had the opprotunity to speak with you when I visited Guam twice last year. A true man who lived and breathed Marine Corps, and dedicated himself to everything he had worked so hard on, you will be missed. You are a true role model for all who have had the opprotunity to have made your acquaintance. Semper Fidelis.
May 21, 2010
Mel, Joyce, Wanda, Debra, Janet & Martin. We are forever grateful that we have had the privilege of living and growing up within your Ordot property. Such a loving provision from your parents Uncle Martin and Auntie Lolie to my parents, Silvero & Juana. Those were the happiest childhood days. Condolences.
Regards. Rita, Joanne, Maria, Rose, Julie, Carmen, Julie, Johnny, Annette, Peter, Angelina, Bero, Juanet and Aland.
Uncle John,
My family went to the War Museum on a Sunday, we knocked on the door, you answered and said, sorry, we are closed. My 5-year old son said, "are you really closed?" You said, no, come on in, I hate to see you about to cry. You showed him everything in the museum. The biggest impact is you let him stand in the War Tank. Up to this day, my Son Brye, relates his tank experience to friends and relatives. Dunkulo na Si Yuus Maase.
Stephanie and SSG Vincent Santos
Victor Cruz
May 18, 2010
To Deborah, we were classmates at St. Jude Thaddeus JHS from 1967-1969. I was friends with Ernie McFarlane and Anthony Camacho (dec.) You we close friends with Ballenger Girls from Chalan Pago.
My deepest Condolences to you and the Family. Take Care and May Bless Us All..... si Victor
May 18, 2010
Long Live Rock! Long Live John Gerber!
Thank you for the memories.
GVM
R Santos
May 17, 2010
Long live John Gerber & Wireless Rock! For our people just sitting on the fence wondering what to do with their lives,let's hope John's legacy will be an inspiration to them.
The Terao Family of Sinajana
Victor Cruz
May 17, 2010
Having the privilege of associating with John at an earlier age back in the early 70's when he was a disc jockey for KUAM, he was a great mentor.
Meeting again an old Friend since enlisting in the U. S Navy in 1975 at his Marine Museum in Mai'na was a blessing.
BRO, you are an inspiration through my Adult Live. My prayers to you and the Family.
Dungalu Na YUUS Ma'ase for everything.
May 17, 2010
Martin and family, My deepest sympathy I will remember John on my prayers. I was thinking of John because my daughter Bernie was commission as 2nd Lt. U.S. Marine Corp and I have spoken to him whenever he goes to Lonfit. It took me by surprise to learn he passed away. Our Lord has plans for all of us.
Again, My deepest sympathy
Si Diana Bell (Ordot-presently in New Mexico)
May 16, 2010
I find it so hard to believe that my friend is gone...John was a good and kind man who lived with passion and hard work.
Rest in peace my friend...you deserve to.
Forever in friendship,
Peaches
Norbert & Graciela Perez
May 16, 2010
When John visited Honolulu in 2002 or 2003, he called me. I was living in Hawaii at the time. I assisted him in connecting with Peaches Story who lived in Kailua. John was a 69 grad of FDMS and I was 68. He served in the USMC and I was drafted into the Army. Of course we are related through the Pangelinan.
John and I were always on opposite sides but we were always civil, cordial and always friendly. We had that mutual respect which I so dearly admired.
I was on Guahan last month but left before his passing. My sincerest warm thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ginen i saina, pa i saina, yan put i saina na man låla' hit.
Jen B.
May 16, 2010
John was a great man and was always able to make me smile. You will be dearly missed. You're now with the Lord until we meet again!
Juan Flores
May 16, 2010
Martin,
My condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I realize John's life is noteworthy for so many noble things. I still remember how he got us through Friday and Saturday nights with the music on the radio and his good natured commentary. It brings a smile to remember him. I hope the memories you have will help you at this time.
Amelia Quichocho
May 15, 2010
"Joyce, Wanda, Deborah, Janet, Martin and Julie our condolences and prayers from Auntie Lelang and family. May Rest In Peace, John."
Amelia Quichocho
May 15, 2010
"Joyce, Wanda, Deborah, Janet, Martin and Julie our condolences and prayers from Auntie Lelang and family. May Rest In Peace, John."
May 15, 2010
Aloha John, You relly "Rocked" Guam through some really fun and interesting years. You will always be the spirit of Guam's "Wireless Rock" forever.
Janice Ogo Bosch
May 15, 2010
Johnny Gerber, You have always been an icon for Guam. I remember you from DJing the love songs, being on your BBQing boat, to being an advocate for veterans of Guam and Guam history. You will be sadly missed. Whereever I met you and your wife, you both were always polite and courteous. We love you guys. My condolences to your family. The Ogo Family from Sinajana.
Anna (Lorenzo) Kaiser
May 15, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family of John Gerber. He and I worked together at KUAM. I will always remember him for Wireless Rock and for the way he dressed up to do his show! He took his radio time seriously, but had alot of fun doing it too. What a great laugh he had, so disarming and friendly. He will live on in the hearts of many, many people. May you all find comfort at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sally (Dunn) Young
May 15, 2010
John and I worked together briefly at KUAM in the 70s. I remember his energy and enthusiasm for everything Guam. Rest in Peace, John.
Antoinette Idolor
May 15, 2010
Joyce, Wanda, Deborah, Martin, Janet and Julie, you are all in our prayers as you try and go on with life without John. Ryan, Mel and kids, I am so sorry for your loss. John meant a lot to a lot of people, especially with our GW Class of '69. I will always have fond memories of John and the Gerber family, especially from our childhood days in Ordot, Guam. Condolence from the Guevaras and Idolors.
Juan & Cid Guevara
Suisun City, CA
Greg & Imelda Jones
May 15, 2010
Our condolences to John's family. We'll always remember what a go-getter he was, and how supportive he was, not only to the Marine Corps, but all other military entities. His devotion to the Island of Guam was inspiring. God speed!
May 15, 2010
Dear John, God has called you home. rest in peace. We'll miss you but never forget how we've all been blessed with your friendship, kindness and generosity. God bless you and your entire family. Adios chelu adios.
Ray Leon Guerrero
May 15, 2010
Our condolences and prayer from The Leon Guerrero family. I myself remember John going to St. Francis in our younger days, he will be surly missed.
Anthony & Clare Borja
May 15, 2010
Dearest Mel, our deepest condolences and tearful sympathies in the premature death of your husband and our close friend and mentor, John Gerber. John has touched our lives and the lives of my family, especially, my younger brother, John Borja, since we we teenagers. We we are hurt and suffer the loss of a great Guam patriot and fellow veteran. We will pray for John, for you, and the Gerber Family. We miss John very much. We had shared many dreams and visions concerning the Guam War Museum. God speed! Clare shall attend the fin al viewing and funeral. Unfortunately, I am away in Las Vegas. Please save me am obiturary card. We love John and we love you. We still can't believe what happened. John will remain in our hearts and minds. Very Respectfully, Tony and Clare James-Borja.
Rose Ogo Bunn
May 15, 2010
It is with great sorrow that we bid adios to our dear friend, John. We truly lost a great man! Until we meet again...
Si Jennings yan si Rose O. Bunn
STEVEN THOMAS
May 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
CAPT Beth Swatzell
May 14, 2010
To the Gerber family,
Semper Fidelis is what I immediately think of when I remember John. His love and devotion to Guam and to the island's military family were unmatched. He will be fondly remembered. Your family and the island are in my prayers.
With highest regards ~
Chris Burgos
May 14, 2010
Condolences to Johns Family. Christiana, it's Auntie Chris. Be strong baby. We love you. Fr: The Burgos/Padua Family
Brenda Anderson
May 14, 2010
Rest In Peace
Jerry Roberts
May 13, 2010
Gerb had been on air for 8-9 years with Wireless Rock before I launched the J.Q. Fanihi Show.
He owned the youth market in those days and his influence spread far and wide, including many people who grew up to be island leaders in every sector of business and government.
Many small towns throughout America had disk jockeys who were part rock and roller and part Pied Piper. Johnny was ours. Young folks loved him and followed. A talented performer, he also had a keen street sense of how things worked and what was right.
As many here have written, he was a good guy. If he knew you needed something, he would try to help.
With his radio work, museum project, and effort to get Guam's main road a name change to Marine Corps Drive, his place in Guam's history is secure; and he remains in the hearts of those who were fans and friends.
Condolences to his family.
George Loi
May 13, 2010
Brother John, I will miss you everytime I stop by Guam. Will see you someday, when I get there.
George Loi "Palau"
Dan Camacho
May 13, 2010
Rest in peace my friend til we meet again. Semper Fidelis!
MSgt. Joseph Chargualaf
May 12, 2010
Condolences to Johns Family and to his utmost dedication to all marines on our island, Semper Fidelis!
Michael Muzzillo
May 12, 2010
Knew John since the mid 80's and heard him on the radio earlier than that.....Great Guy and will be missed by all
J Blas
May 12, 2010
Who among his peers or fans would dream of ever becoming a disc jockey as a teenager & actually live that dream - none other than John Gerber. WIRELESS ROCK will live forever in the hearts of us who were fortunate enough to have been his fans.
May 12, 2010
To the Gerber family,
The heartache and tears will be many but loving memories of John's kind-heartedness & gentle spirit will be a thousand times fold.
May 11, 2010
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many that loved him. God Bless the family, Iris Muna
MSG Jerry Damian
May 11, 2010
May god bless your family as you watch them from above. "Semper Fi"
Serf Quidachay Sanchez
May 11, 2010
To the Gerber family,
I remember John back in the 70's and I love to listen to "Wireless Rock" radio station and I always thought he was one of the best dejay. Became friends with him moreso in '76 and we would visit him at the radio station when he's on live and in action. He is so funny and loves to tell stories and full of energy and I can just picture him and his laughter. I just love his laughter. Well John, those were the good ole days with fond memories. Be at peace in your rock-n-roll heaven and hope you meet up with your buddy "Dave Santos". God Bless You and May you rest in peace. You will always be remembered.
T. Ann Aguon Perez
May 11, 2010
Martin, Debbie, Janet, Ryan and the entire Gerber Family, we are sadden by John's sudden departure. Next to listening to the Armed Forces radio, I could barely wait to listen to John's weekend show as a DJ. He help ease my culture shock and made my return to the island less painful as a teen by enjoying his creative character and music play list. John's presence will be truly missed along with the sound of his laughter and he will never be forgotten. John is in good company in heaven with family and friends for sure; John has touched the lives of so many and we are grateful for his community contributions in his own simple way. May you all find comfort and joy in your fond memories of your beloved brother, father and friend.
Thank you John "Chabado" for sharing the picture of you guys in Babulao doing what you and the late John Gerber enjoyed together recovering historical relics in the jungles of "home" and just being in your own element.
Love and prayers, Chris, T.Ann and familia
May 11, 2010
To the family back home, we are sad to hear about Uncle John passing away. He was a wonderful person & will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Love,
Sarah Alicto-Gomez & family
(Aguon) Hatfield Rose
May 11, 2010
My friends and I remember this marvelous man who was/is an icon in Guam's music history on island in the late 60's/early 70's - what was it called - "Wireless Rock" - those were the days, thank you John for those fond memories, you really knew how to play 'em. We'll miss you. Si Yuus Maase for all your good works.
Aggie Leon-Guerrero-Winters
May 11, 2010
Have known John for many years...loved Wireless Rock and have fond memories of his show. Was glad to have visited with him in Nov. 2009 when we were back for family wedding. Best memories of "Have Gerb..."
To the family, find solace and comfort in your memories of John and know that he touched so many lives and meant a great deal to so many people.
Warmest regards.
Aggie Leon-Guerrero-Winters
Dwight Winters and Tyler Winters
Camarillo, CA
Cooley Family
May 11, 2010
To The Family of Mr. Gerber,
We are deeply sad that Mr. Gerber has passed asway.
Please know that God will not forget him, he will wake
up very soon as he will use his Son to resurrect him
to life. (John 5:25,28,29).
Rose Franquez Brown
May 11, 2010
I called him 'Gerber' cause 'Goober' just didn't fit him for me. He's done so much and been so generous. I pray he's at rest and at peace in his rock-n-roll heaven. My prayers and sympathy go out to his wife, children and the Gerber family.
Carmen Guevara
May 11, 2010
To Gerber family,
May memories of John comfort all of you in your time of sorrow. John was a classmate well remembered.
Jesus Santos (Familian Palaipai)
May 11, 2010
Rest in Peace cousin John,
I remember growing up looking at John as a mentor and another older brother. I also remember when he returned from Vietnam safely. He inspired me to join the military and today, retired after 26 years in the US Army, I can say he was part of that success. There are many memories in Ordot with my Gerber cousins. To my cousins, be strong because brother have made a difference to many lives around him. To his wife (Mel) and his children, we all know he left too early and it may be god's faith, but look at the work he has done to inspire many people and veterans. He stood up for their purpose and that purpose will forever bare his name. God Bless all the familia and friends of John.
Tina Fellin
May 11, 2010
I will always remember John, his smile, his laughter, his way of welcoming us to Guam when we lived there. I will never forget you, John...and all that you did to make our time in Guam so special. And for all your faithful dedication to the US Marines . God Bless You and your family. We will miss you greatly.
Carmen A
May 11, 2010
Wireless Rock back in the good 'ole days was good,clean, fun music not only because "JG" really rocked but moreso because our parents allowed us to listen to him. There will never be another Wireless Rock but how wonderful it would've been if he could've revived it for old times sake for his faithful & devoted listeners. You will be missed but not forgotten & now heaven's rocking with your presence.
Albert & Helen Calvo
May 11, 2010
John was the best friend a person could ever hope for. He believed that you never turn down a friend's request, he believed that if you give to someone in need, you will receive tens times greater when you are in need. it is truly a great honor to have known and to forever keep in our memories a friend like John I will miss him deeply.
Chip Gregson
May 10, 2010
John,
You were one of the "great ones." "Semper Fi" was more than a motto, but words that you lived by. Your love for your fellow Marines will be remembered by all those you touched--perhaps your greatest legacy of all.
Semper Fi,
Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asia and Pacific Security Affairs, Wallace "Chip" Gregson
JoAnn Fullerton
May 10, 2010
To the Gerber Family,
With much sympathy and prayers,
Ana Borja Pangelinan, John (AB) and Maria Pangelinan and
May 10, 2010
John was an honest & dedicated man who talked the talk & walked the walk, no two ways about it. Thank you for the many wonderful memories of WIRELESS ROCK. God Bless You & your family. Rest in Peace Chelu.
Jennings Bunn
May 10, 2010
John was my friend for over 12 years, for which I will always be honored. I never knew anyone with more drive, more determination, and more honesty than him. His goal of having the best museum on Guam was realized, and will remain as an example of what can be accomplished through hard work and good friends. We will all miss you John, Semper Fi!
rick pa
May 10, 2010
john and i were in the 6th grade at adelup,,our dads worked together at navy telephone,,,he was also my bestman at my wedding,,,he had so much energy and wisdom,,could do just about anything needed to accomplish a task he found...aloha my friend,,have a safe journey,,hope to see u in the future,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jerry Hogan
May 10, 2010
John was my friend. I could trust him. No matter what, he was always on my side.
He told great stories. He liked to talk. He had more energy than ten men his age.
His ego was deflated one day when a good looking young woman told him that her Mom said he was a cute disc jockey " a long time ago." I will always remember how he laughed.
May 10, 2010
I remember growing up listening to John's Wireles Rock show.I looked forward to every weekend starting Friday nights he was the Best Dejay may you rock in Heaven John, Alot of people will miss you!
Jbc
Formerly of Tamuning
Gregorio Manalisay Gamboa
May 10, 2010
To John's families,
John & I are in the same homeroom when he first transfer from Father Duenas School to GWSHS & also in the CLASS of 1969. John is a true friend to these that had the privilege. He is very kind yet very determine.
I remember taking the AFQT together to join the Corp which we both passed, but I score lower that will not allow us to be on a buddy system so I went into the US Army instead. John lend my his chop off black primier 1957 Chevy for my get away car couple time when I ditch class.
John always air my request on his KUAM "Chamorro Hour" when I come home on leave from Viet Nam or Korea.
Buddy you will forever LOVE & MISS by these whom life you have touch.
REST in PEACE with your GREAT CREATOR.
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