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In Memory

William Gerhold - Class Of 1932 VIEW PROFILE

William Gerhold

William E. Gerhold

SOUTH BEND - William E. Gerhold, 94, of South Bend, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2007, in the Milton Home following an illness. Mr. Gerhold was born June 27, 1913, in South Bend, to the late Leo G. and Linda W. (Doberline) Gerhold, and was a lifetime area resident.

On October 2, 1937, in South Bend, he married Helen R. Klockow, who preceded him in death in 1983. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles J. and Robert H. Gerhold.

On March 2, 1984, in South Bend, he married Betty M. (Goss) Kent, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Marcia J. (Thomas Forsgren) Kling of Niles, MI; a son, Bruce W. (Joanne) Gerhold of Bartlesville, OK; a stepson, Robert (Kathy) Kent of Folsom, CA; five grandchildren, Karen Horn, Betsey (David) Willis, Sally Gerhold, Sarah (Matt) Buescher and Katie (Patrick) Boden; three nieces, Janice Gerhold, Barbara Schurrman and Carol Hemenway; two nephews, Thomas and James Gerhold; and his precious and best friend, "Stubby."

Bill retired from the South Bend Tribune in 1975 after 42 years service. He was then employed by the Welsheimer Funeral Home as a funeral assistant, retiring in 1997 after 20 years. He was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and was a member of the Men's Fellowship. He was a member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #45 F&AM, a member of Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, and received the Meritorious Service Award. He spent many hours working in the kitchen during many functions at the Masonic Temple. He was also a member of the Tribune 25 Year Club.

From the SOUTH BEND (IN) TRIBUNE, December 25, 2007

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

12/16/2023 EJS

 

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