With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin Walter Gerber of Ellington, Connecticut, born in Manchester, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 18, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter Gerber and Leah Gerber; his sister Verona; and his siblings-in-law, Sonny Schneider and Carol Gottier.

He is survived by : his wife Bev; his children, JoAnn (Scott Luginbuhl), Ronald (Sheila Gerber), Lori (Steve Bahler), LaNae (Tom Bahler), Steve (Ceceila Gerber) and Rachel (Brent Moser); his grandchildren, Benjamin (Jessica), Ryan (Lauryn), Meagan (Andrew), Leah (Samuel), Emily, Evan, Josh (Carole), Brad (Amanda), JaNae (Stephen), Kaylee, Michael (Emily), Robert (Leah), Timothy (Kayla), Bethany, Georgia, Addison, Emma and Caleb; his great grandchildren, Nash, Lakely, Wells, Mila, Lacey, Brinlee, Jack, Hazel, Jaiden, Joelle, Morgan, Kohen, Stella, Christian, Ava, Thea, Landon, Henry, Matteo and Beckett; and his brother-in-law Warren Gottier (Margaret). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 21st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Apostolic Christian Church (34 Middle Butcher Rd, Ellington, CT 06029). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ellington Center Cemetery (95 Maple St, Ellington, CT 06029).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carmon Community Funeral Home