Walter Gerner, 89 of Sarver passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born October 1, 1926 in Cabot, he was the son of the late Roy Arthur Henry Gerner and Carrie E. Witte Gerner.

Walter was a graduate of Winfield High School. He worked as the head of research at the Moonlight Mushroom Mine for 47 years. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus and also St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cabot. Walter enjoyed farming and spending time with his family.

Surviving are daughters, Carol (Dave) Campbell of Cabot, and Rebecca (Wesley) Simmers of Cabot, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and sisters, Marilyn Fugh of Butler and Edna Mae Gerner of Pittsburgh.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Eleanor Gerner, son, Dennis Gerner, and brothers, Henry, Fred and Alvin Gerner.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., 410 W. Main Street, Saxonburg

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at the St. Joseph R. C. Church, with Rev. Ward Stakem officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Herman.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph R.C. Church, Building Fund, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot, PA 16023.

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