Carl Ackerman Gerber Sr., 90, of Cleona, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Gloria S. (Albert) Gerber, who passed away in 2023.
Carl was born in North Lebanon on Dec. 12, 1933, to the late Winfield C. Gerber Sr. and Beatrice M. (Black) Gerber.
He was a 1951 Annville High School graduate. Following graduation, Carl joined the U.S. Navy. He was a machinist for P.J. Valve Company in Myerstown. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Annville and the Annville American Legion. He was a licensed HAM radio operator. Carl enjoyed traveling, fishing, and family.
Surviving are his children, Carl A. Gerber Jr. (Denise), of Newmanstown, Dennis A. Gerber (Lisa), of Newmanstown, Cheryl A. Behney (Jeff), of Lebanon, Richard B. Gerber (Donna), of Delaware, and Timothy R. Gerber; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Gerber; and siblings, Gordon G. Gerber Sr., Roger R. Gerber, Winfield C. Gerber Jr., and Ernestine Stick.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville. Interment with military honors will be at Mount Annville. There will be a visitation from 12-1 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003.
