David F. Gerhardt, of Sharon, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019.
He was born in Chicago as an April fools baby to Bishop and Adele Gerhardt.
David attended Le Moyne Grammar School and Lakeview High School just like his sweet heart. He married Veronica (Roni) K. Gerhardt in 1964 at Christ Lutheran Church in Chicago after serving in the Navy during the Cuban Blockade. He holds the title of a ditch digger, which he is proud of as that title is earned when your ship passes through the Panama Canal.
He started his photography career in Chicago before buying out his employer and creating his own company, David Gerhardt Studios. In 1976, he decided he wanted move his family from Chicago to a safer community so relocated to Sharon. In 1990, he moved his studio to Sharon where his banner still flies today.
David was part of many organizations in Sharon including The Recreation Council, Lions Club, American Legion, Main Street Organization, the Chamber of Commerce and Christ Lutheran Church. He was very active and helped take pictures of all the baseball teams, everyone on Halloween and during any events held in the community. He was always capturing that Kodak moment.
He is survived by two sons, David Andrew of Dubuque, married to Kendra, and Matthew Ulysses of Sharon, married to Kim; three grandchildren – granddaughter Amber, married to Chris Capozzoli of Dubuque, and two grandsons, Malichi, currently in the Marines stationed in Japan, and Konor, currently attending school at UW-Rock County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica (Roni) and both of his older sisters, Judy and Maxine.
A celebration of life memorial was held at Kip and Deb’s Tavern in Sharon.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Marquardt Foundation, Inc., 1045 Hill St., Watertown, WI 53098.
Toynton Funeral Home is assisting the family.
