Richard Joseph Gebhart was born on Tuesday, August 5, 1919, in Arbesau, in the Aussig district of Czechoslovakia.
He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Dawson Creek, at the age of 94 years.
A celebration of Richard’s life was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 2:00pm from Reynars Chapel, Dawson Creek, B.C. Pauline Haycock officiated. Interment followed in Tomslake Cemetery.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, his brother, and his sisters.
Richard is survived by Erika, his wife of 70 years, his children;
Kurt (Judi) Gebhart, Ruth (Herb) McMillan, Werner (Isobel) Gebhart, Wilma (Dan) Brawner, Norma (Christian) Gunnlaugson, 12 grand children, 12 great grand children, numerous nieces and nephews, and a lifelong accumulation of friends and neighbours.
The Gebhart family would like to say a personal “Thank You” to all of the care givers in the Special Care Unit at Rotary Manor not only for Richard’s care but also for the open door hospitality provided to all visitors, family and friends alike.
For friends so wishing donations may be made in memory of Richard to the Rotary Manor, Special Care Unit South, 1121-90 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 5A3.
Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium
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