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MICHAEL GERBER Obituary
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, supported the Military and was proud of his service in the Air Force. He embraced his 2nd Amendment rights and believed in service to others.
The community was important to Mike and he proudly served on the Cabell Huntington Foundation Board for two nine-year terms, the Lewis College of Business Advisory Board, served as an Elder for several terms at Enslow Park Presbyterian Church and member of the Huntington Pediatric Clinic Board for 40 years serving as President several times. Mike was Secretary Treasurer of the City Club of Huntington and Treasurer for Violet. Mike served as a foster parent, was a member of Rotary, The Huntington Museum of Art, The Glass Club of Huntington and the SAE Fraternity.
It was a proud and humble moment when Mike was inducted into the Lewis College of Business Hall of Fame.
A man of varied interests, he was a pilot who said that flying made him feel close to God. He loved to hike and take annual fishing trips to Wollaston Lake Lodge in Saskatchewan, Canada, where he found many friends both staff and fellow vacationers. He cherished those friendships.
Mike was an excellent photographer, and many have enjoyed his work.
He was proud of his profession and his work as a CPA for close to 50 years. He was a member of the AICPA and other professional organizations. He became a partner at Hayflich and Steinberg, which has now become Hayflich CPAs PLLC. He was proud of the firm as it evolved after his retirement and maintained a private office at that site.
The family requests that instead of flowers, contributions be made to the Marshall Foundation, Michael W. Gerber Scholarship, c/o Lance West, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703, to Little Victories, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545 or to the charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Enslow Park Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Bob Bondurant. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.
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Mike Lembke
February 17, 2020
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.
Eric Kumlien
February 12, 2020
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 always consider myself the better for meeting this man. He was, in my humble opinion, the best of us all, and we shall not see his like again in our generation.
Eric Kumlien
February 12, 2020
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 beautiful heart. He was a Godly man and truly expressed the the teachings of Jesus Christ in his daily life. I can attest to this as I have known the man for over 25 years. He was,
in my humble opinion, one of the best of us, and his kind shall not be seen again. He was a great friend and I will miss him for the rest of my days.
David Coughenour
February 11, 2020
Mike was quite the gentleman.
Forrest Jones
February 11, 2020
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
Chuck Oldaker
February 11, 2020
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 and made me believe it was achievable. God Speed MWG!
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