Obituary: Richard I. Gerber (June 5, 1959 - June 29, 2006)

Mr. Richard I. "Grizz" Gerber, age 47, of 1008 Catawissa Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. He was the husband of April (Dewitt) Gerber and they were married on August 3, 2004.

He was the son of Charles D. Gerber and Ruth M. (Dunn) Gerber of Tamaqua, PA.

Mr. Gerber was employed by Heislers Egg Farm for 8 years as a packer. He was a member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club and a 1979 Graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.

He is also survived by his wife April (Dewitt) Gerber married August 3, 2004.

Maternal Grandmother- Helen (Leiby) Dunn of New Ringgold, PA

Step Daughter-Desiree wife of Mike Ziegler of Coopersburg, Pa.

Step Sons-Jason Noone of Lock Haven, Pa.

Step Son-Elmer Noone at home.

Sister-Donna J. Gerber of Mahanoy City, Pa.

Sister-Brenda K. Tuckett of Tamaqua, Pa.

One Brother, Robert and his wife Lisa Gerber of Tamaqua, Pa.

Four grandchildren

Calling Hours: Sunday (7-2-2006) from 3- 5 pm at the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..

Funeral Service: Sunday at 5 PM at the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa. with the Rev. Leland Stauff of Grace Bible Baptist Church of Hawk Mountain officiating.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..