Stanley Gerber

Stanley Fredrick Gerber, 91, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born on August 14, 1926 to William and Mary (Puettman) Gerber in Taopi, MN.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; daughter, Carol (Randi) Labrousse, Keizer; daughter, Sharon (Greg) Williams, Portland; son, Randal Gerber, Salem; eight grandchildren: Megan Mannenbach, Molly Haduch, Allison Labrousse, Jennifer Labrousse, Samantha Gerber, Chloe Spady, Peter Gerber, Wesley Williams; three great-grandchildren: Delilah Spady, Zoey Spady, Henry Mannenbach. His surviving siblings are David (LaVonne) Gerber, Rochester, MN; and Paul Gerber, Orange, TX.

He is preceded in death by siblings Ron Gerber, Clarence May, Ralph Gerber, Ed May, Gene Gerber, Norbert Gerber and Marie Behrenfeld.

Stan attended school in Adams, MN and worked on the family farm. He later worked at the Hormel Foods plant. His career as an auto mechanic led him to Los Angeles where he met his future wife, Stephanie Melnychuk. They were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church on July 7, 1956 and built their life in Salem, Oregon.

Stan enjoyed and loved his family, neighbors, and friends. He also enjoyed working on his fifteen-acre farm, gardening, woodworking, and spending time in the garage. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of laughter, and his willingness to share his wealth of knowledge to help others. He was hard-working and lived an active, full life until cancer took him from us. We will all miss him dearly.