Ralph E. Gerner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ralph E. Gerner in Sarasota, Florida, born in Buffalo, New York, who passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Ralph has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his foster parents, Floyd Tucker and Harriet Tucker. He is survived by: his wife Mary Gerner; his stepchildren, John Kemp (Judie) and Debbie Haehl (Don); his grandchildren, Alicia Krown (Jacquie), Joe Kemp (Allison) and Alana Haehl; his great grandchildren, Oliver, Elliott Krown and Tommy Kemp; and his siblings, Dave Gerner (Jean) and Phyllis Kreigbaum.
