Richard John Gerber
June 22, 1945 ~ January 29, 2021
.Richard J. Gerber, age 75, of Ionia, IA, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home.
A private family service will be held at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton,IA with a private burial at St. Boniface Cemetery in Ionia. Online condolences for Rich’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Richard John Gerber was born on June 22, 1945 to Carl and Louise (Joebgen) Gerber in New Hampton, IA. He attended school in New Hampton and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1963. Rich went to work at Supersweet Feeds in New Hampton where he worked for 45 years until he retired in 2010. Rich also farmed for several years near Ionia. Rich enjoyed trout fishing, camping, playing cards, going to the casino and being with family. Rich was a member of St. Boniface Church in Ionia.
Rich is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy of Ionia; children Paula (Wes) Arkema of Kellogg, IA, Brian (Wendy) Gerber of Charles City, IA, Randy (Kim) Gerber of Charles City, IA, and Jeff (Justine) Gerber of New Hampton; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Roger Gerber of San Diego, CA; sister Carol Diamond of Independence, IA and nieces and nephews.
Rich is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Louise Gerber.
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Deepest sympathies to the Gerber Family.
My condolences to The Gerber family. I will always remember the pull off Rich and I had, and all the mud on his white sweatshirt afterwards.
Sympathy & prayers to the Gerber family
Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family and Friends.. 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
My prayers go out to the Gerber family. Anytime spent talking with Richard was always a pleasure. Rich Gifford
Nancy and family, I am so sad to hear of Rich’s passing. He had the best smile ever! Please accept my sympathy for you all! Alice Bartz
Paula and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers with you and your family during this difficult time
Sure will miss him and his fish stories. He was always with a smile and laugh.
Sympathies, to the Gerber Family. I worked with Rich at Supersweet, many years ago! He would always stop to visit whenever I saw him around town. Just a nice guy! Prayers to the Family. Leo and Bev Dowd
Deepest sympathy to Richard’s family.
Nancy and family, My sincere sympathy and prayers to all of you7.
We are sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers go out to your family. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Rich’s passing. I really enjoyed working with him at Supersweet and then ADM over the years. He was good-natured and a hard worker. Our condolences to you all.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula & Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.