Glenn Lamar Gerber Marion, Ohio Obituary

Glenn Lamar Gerber

<p>Glenn L. "Gerb", "Gerbie" Gerber of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 17.</p><p>He was born April 7, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana to Eli and Mary (Graff) Gerber.</p><p><br></p><p>Glenn was a 1949 graduate of Goshen High School and 1953 graduate of Ball State Teachers' College (now known as Ball State University) where he served as president of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.</p><p><br></p><p>Following graduation, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged he returned to Ball State where he earned his teaching license. In 1954 he married Ida Eddingfield. They later divorced. Glenn's teaching career began at Noble Township High School in Wabash, Indiana where he taught business classes. He then taught at Wabash High School and later became assistant principal. After earning a Master's Degree from Ball State he was named principal at Wabash Junior High School. In 1968 he graduated at the top of his class from the Indiana School of Mortuary Science in Indianapolis, Indiana, and became a partner at the Eddingfield-Gerber Mortuary in Wabash. During that time, he also served on the Wabash City Schools Board of Education.</p><p><br></p><p>In 1976 Glenn married Jan (Campbell) Smith, who preceded him in death, moved to Marion, Ohio and returned to education. He served Marion City Schools first as assistant principal at Edison and Baker Middle Schools, then as principal at Silver Street School and finally principal at Indian Mound Elementary School until his retirement. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, morning coffee with friends, riding his bicycle and playing a lot of golf as long as his health allowed. He also enjoyed several winters in Florida where he could play golf year-round. Glenn will be remembered as a fun loving guy who always tried to be fair to others and was totally dedicated to serving his students throughout his career in education.</p><p><br></p><p>Glenn is survived by his children Jena (Dave) Huffman, Dirk Smith, Lance (Kathleen) Smith and Shana (Mark) Satterfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Cameron (Maggie) Huffman, Cheyenne (Isaac) Bratton, Foster and Campbell Smith as well as four great grandchildren, his brother Dean (Phyllis)&nbsp;Gerber, numerous cousins and his companion and caregiver Lou Ann Anderson. In addition to his parents and wife Jan, Glenn was also preceded in death by two special aunts Edna Graff and Matilda&nbsp;"Tillie" Kasbaum.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers donations in Glenn's memory may be made to Tranquility Hospice, 1949 State Route 37 W., Suite C, Delaware, OH 43015 or to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide books for young children through the Marion Public Library at Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State Street, Marion, OH 43302 and designate it for Marion Imagination Library.</p><p>The family is very thankful for the compassionate loving care he received in recent months from Tranquility Hospice and from his two special caregivers Paulette Christman and Viva Hollenbach.</p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service for Glenn will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 3PM at Snyder Funeral Home, Denzer Chapel, 360 E. Center St., Marion, OH. The service will be preceded by visitation from 1-3 PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Snyder Funeral Homes, Denzer Chapel is honored to serve Glenn’s family and online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.SndyerFuneralHomes.com</p><p><br></p>
April 7, 1931 - March 17, 202304/07/193103/17/2023
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Snyder Funeral Homes
March 20, 2023
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Linda Thompson
March 22, 2023
Many of the classmates of Wabash High School in Wabash, indiana - the class of '63 have many fond memories of Mr. Gerber. Those of us that were lucky enough to have him as a teacher, will remember him for the interesting was he taught us and made it fun. He was also our ... Continue Reading
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Carolyn S LeBay
March 20, 2023
Sending prayers to Glenn’s family
Unfortunately I truly didn’t know his family other than hearing good things from Glenn Glenn was not only principal to my 5 children but also a dear dear close friend We share an abundance of great memories and was an outstanding loving ...
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Jared Hartman
March 20, 2023
Mr Gerber was cherished by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

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Sue Steiner
March 20, 2023
I remember Glenn as the principal of Miami Elementary School when I was in Kindergarten and first grade. His wife Ida was my Kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Temple (don't remember her first name) was my first grade teacher. I remember Glenn as a jovial, fun-loving person... Continue Reading
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Tom Shade
March 20, 2023


Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and loved ones at the passing of Glen. I considered Glenn a colleague and friend. It was my honor and privilege to have worked with and served alongside him for 9 years with Marion City Schools. He was a good and d...
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Don Leffler
March 20, 2023
Mr. Gerber was my elementary school principal. He truly cared about his students and treated each and everyone like his own. He was a true educator and caring person! He will be greatly missed! One of the best people and principal.
Sharon Gilbert Zile
March 19, 2023
What a wonderful principal! What a wonderful person!
Judy Lincoln
March 19, 2023
Jeff, tell Katey I talk to Donna about 2 times a week.
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Mary Louise Thompson
March 19, 2023
We met your family through Mabel Ogan when we rented her apartment that your family had just vacated. Gerb was always laughing and enjoying whatever he was doing. Halloween night the doorbell rang and when I opened the door, there stood this man with a nylon stocking ... Continue Reading
Mina Brown
March 19, 2023
RIP