GERLACH, John E.

Owens Livingston Mortuary Show Low, Arizona John E. Gerlach (January 17, 1924 - October 1, 2006) John E. Gerlach, born January 17, 1924 in Logansport, IN, passed away October 1, 2006 in Show Low, AZ. John was a HAM Radio Operator since the age of 16. He was known all over the world as K6BRD. He was a member of the Bald Eagles Squadron Flying club in the White Mountains. John was an avid member of the Tuesday Morning Coffee and Donut group. He was a long time employee of Hughes Aerospace in California. John is survived by his son, Jeff Gerlach (Janet) of Redding, CA and grandchildren Jason and Jerrod, and Shawn and Corey; 3 sisters, Barbara (Keith Carbriener) of South Bend, IN, Marty (Gary) Davis of Gibonsville, NC, and Katy Derby of Phoenix; 2 brothers Larry Derby of Oregon, and Pat Derby of CA. John was preceded in death by his son, John Gerlach, Jr. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ March 29, 2007 Memorial services for John E. Gerlach, who passed away Oct. 1, 2006, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Owens Mortuary in Show Low. Mr. Gerlach was a HAM Radio Operator since the age of 16. He was known all over the world as K6BRD. He was a member of the Bald Eagles Squadron Flying Club in the White Mountains. John was an avid member of the Tuesday Morning Coffee and Donut group. He was a longtime employee of Hughes Aerospace in California. Mr. Gerlach is survived by his son, Jeff (Janet) Gerlach of Redding, Calif.; grandchildren Jason, Jerrod, Shawn and Corey; sisters Barbara (Keith) Cabriener of South Bend, Ind., Marty (Gary) Davis of Gibonsville, N.C., and Katy Derby of Phoenix; brothers Larry Derby of Oregon and Pat Derby of Calif. He was preceded in death by his son, John Gerlach, Jr. Owens Mortuary of Show Low is handling the arrangements.