Burton Amandus Gerpheide

Aug 1, 1915 - Jul 28, 2002

Burton Amandus Gerpheide, 86, of Camarillo passed away July 28, 2002, at his home. Mr. Gerpheide was born Aug. 1, 1915, in Manitowoc, Wis.

He retired from Hughes Aircraft as a senior scientist and chemical engineer. He earned his master's degree from Purdue University. Mr. Gerpheide was the past master of Masonic Lodge No. 780 in Pacific Palisades, a member of Camarillo Masonic Lodge No. 824 and a member of the Scottish Rite.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Miriam Gerpheide; daughters Karen (husband David) Waldeck and Linda (husband Robert) Hill; grandchildren Lynette Preston, Scott Waldeck, Randy Waldeck and Lianne Hill; and nephews Neil and Kevin Fay.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo, (805) 482-4312. Dr. James R. Decker-Mahin will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, (805) 482-1959.

Article from 30 Jul 2002 Ventura County Star (Ventura, CA)

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

08/13/2026 EJS

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