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Ronald Gerhart Obituary

Ronald E. Gerhart, 75, of Breinigsville, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He and his wife, Donna L. (Kohl) Gerhart would have celebrated 25 years of marriage on April 2. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oliver and Elsie (Schaller) Gerhart. Ron was a custodian for 20 years in the East Penn School District, working primarily at the Willow Lane building, until retiring in 2015. He previously was employed at Kraft Foods and was a graduate of Dieruff High School, Class of 1966. Ron enjoyed trap shooting at Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club and was an avid bowler earlier in his life.

Survivors: Wife; Daughter, Christine M. Westerman and her husband, Chad; and Grandson, Landry L. Westerman. He was preceded in death by Brothers, Charles and Thomas Gerhart.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut Street, Emmaus. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Stroke Association at www.stroke.org or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations at www.cff.org

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 22, 2023.

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Robin Pychinka

December 28, 2023

Dear Donna and family,

There is nothing I can say other than how sorry I am. Losing someone so loved is always heartbreaking. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Pychinka

JEANNE M AFFLERBACH

December 28, 2023

Donna.
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne Afflerbach

Chrismene StCome

December 27, 2023

Deepest sympathy to the family from the St.Come family at 971J.

Kathy Gaal Getchell

December 24, 2023

Donna, so sorry for your family's loss. May you all find strength, comfort, and peace in your memories. Thoughts and prayers to you all at the time.
Kathy Gaal Getchell

Mandy

December 22, 2023

Love you uncle Ron

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