Lawrence Bruce "Larry" Gebert

1956 - 2022

Garden City - Larry Gebert was simply an amazing human being. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father and friend. Larry is best known as a meteorologist for KTVB for 30 years and for his tireless commitment charity work. Ok, he's also known for his iconic mustache, khakis, larger than life persona and his epic storytelling.

Larry passed away April 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after suffering complications from a heart attack.

Larry adored his family. They were priority number one. He would have water skied across the Atlantic Ocean if any of them needed anything, even if it was just a bite of his famous prime rib. He loved water skiing, camping, cooking or going to dinner with his wife Julie and sons Austin, Michael and David and their spouses and friends. Everyone was welcome. Speaking of water skiing, Larry's streak of consecutive weeks skiing finally ended at 995, when he cut back to once a month. Julie was always right there with him piloting the boat. Larry lovingly referred to her as "The Admiral."

Larry adored his KTVB family. He was always there to lend an ear, manual labor, a ride, solid advice, or to tell a really long story. He was also known to invite co-workers who were far from their families over for Christmas morning or Thanksgiving dinner.

Larry adored his viewers. When it came to his weather forecasts, he gave his absolute best every day to keep his viewers and their families safe. He also never lost his joy for meeting them in public.

Larry adored serving the local communities. Every year he would emcee/auctioneer 80 or so fundraisers and community events. He helped charities raise millions of dollars. The Great Polar Bear Challenge for Make-A-Wish Idaho was near and dear to Larry's heart. Over 20 years, Larry helped raise $517,000.

The full list of nonprofits he helped is too long to include here, but the Boise Rescue Mission, Metro Meals on Wheels and anything to do with kids were very special to Larry.

Larry was a true character and a good, genuine soul. There will simply never be another like him.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Julie, sons Austin Gebert, Michael di Donato and wife Nicole, and David di Donato and wife Ashley, mother Marie Gebert and brothers John and Glenn Gebert. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd Gebert and brother Steve Gebert.

Larry grew up in Great Falls, Montana, and earned his first degree at Carroll College.

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