Jerome A. "Jerry" Gebhardt • 1952- 2010

Jerome A. “Jerry Gebhardt, joined our Heavenly Father December 14th, 2010, in Minot, ND. 
He was born March 27th, 1952 to Ida Mae and Arthur Gebhardt.  He was raised in Ellendale, ND, where he enjoyed playing baseball, wrestling, hunting, and fishing.  He attended college in Mayville where he received a degree in Business.  On November 28th, 1980 he married his best friend, Cindy (Voight) and together they had three beautiful children: daughter, Jami (Minot, ND), daughter, Megan (Anchorage, AK), and son Jared, (Minot, ND).
 
Jerry dedicated 38 years working for the State of North Dakota, starting out building highways and working in truck regulatory in the West Fargo area.   He later moved to Lisbon, ND for four years, working as a Driver’s License Examiner.   In 1986, he became area supervisor for the Driver’s License Division for 24 years after moving to Minot.

Although Jerry enjoyed his work for the state, he loved nothing more than being with his family.  His bright smile and hardy laugh were present when his family was around.  He adored his wife and looked forward to their adventures.  Every Friday night he made time for “date night.”  Jerry watched his children grow, learn, and achieve as if it were a sporting event. He was actively involved in their lives and felt nothing but love and pride when it came to his kids.  He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.  His favorite hobbies involved hunting and fishing, and these activities turned into family outings.  Jerry was often quoted saying, “I’d rather be out huntin’ with my favorite huntin’ buddies, my kids.”  Not only was he fond of spending time with his wife and kids, but also loved playing with his three grandchildren: Hayden, Sophia, and Evelyn.  Jerry often said he did not measure success in how much money he made, but how happy his family was and how much love he could give them.  In the end, his entire family agreed he was the richest man.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Gebhardt and numerous aunts and uncles.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Ida Mae Gebhardt, wife, Cindy Gebhardt, daughter, Jami Hinkel (Tim), daughter Megan Gebhardt, son, Jared Gebhardt (Mareika), grandson, Hayden Gebhardt, twin granddaughters, Evelyn and Sophia Gebhardt;  sisters, La Palma (Gayle) Dobler and Elaine (Kurt) Dodgers; numerous nieces and nephews, brothers/sisters-in-law and his mother-in-law, Louise Voight.

Memorial Service:  Friday, December 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.

Visitation:  There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign the register Friday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Officiating Clergy: Pastor Nathan Mugaas

Music
Jerry’s niece, Misty Dietz, song leader
Congregational Hymns
“In the Garden” and “On Eagle’s Wings”
Jeanne Artz, organist

CD Selections: Some of Jerry’s favorite music

Honorary Bearers: Jerry’s family and friends

Following the service at the funeral home everyone is invited to join the family for coffee, bars and fellowship at the Green House Café, 315 Main St. South, Suite 200, Minot, located one block east of the funeral home.

Our family would like to thank everyone for the many act of kindness shown during Jerry’s illness, and now at this difficult time.  Your thoughts, prayers and visits are deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.  God bless the memory of Jerry Gebhardt!!

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