Gary L. Gerdom
November 25, 1947 - November 16, 2017
Obituary
Gary L. Gerdom of Aberdeen died Thursday, November 16 at Christiana Hospital. He was 69.
Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Milton and Viola (Whisner) Gerdom.
Mr. Gerdom was the facility manager at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He loved playing golf and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
He is survived by his children, Richard Gerdom of Rising Sun and Jennifer Standorf and her husband John of White Marsh; brother, Bruce Gerdom of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Taryn Gerdom and Jacqueline Standorf. He is also survived by former wife, Susan “Trink” Gerdom.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 27 at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home from 1-3pm and 5-6:30pm with a memorial service to begin at 6:30pm. Contributions may be made to the American Legion, Donation Processing, PO Box 361626, Indianapolis, IN 46236-1626.
Events
Visitation
Mon Nov 27, 2017 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Mon Nov 27, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Nov 27, 2017 @ 6:30 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Benny Rutherford
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What fun we all had when we were together. Rest in peace my dear friend
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Bill Geddes
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Enjoyed spending time with Gary after our 50th broke up!
Lots of laughs
JR
John Robb
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Sorry to hear. Never had so much fun as having my chops busted by Gary. Such a great guy!
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Evanette Olsen
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Our first meeting 40 years ago is etched in my memory forever. Over those years , there would be many more made. We did have different opinions and I loved sparring with him and will miss that terribly. There will never be another you! I’ll watch over your girls just as I know you will be watching over them . Forever Ev
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Jaimie Lacey
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I only met Gray this year, we golfed several times, winning the 4 ball tournament at Penn National. I finished play and congratulated Gray on his play, telling him "I'm sure you have never heard this before Gray, it was a pleasure playing with you". His laughter I still hear today. Gray, you will be missed. Rest in peace.
Jaimie Lacey
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John Demos
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Gary was one of those larger than life characters whose personality overflowed whatever space it was in. Every morning he would come through the door of the gym with a big smile, a story and a laugh. When he thought he was right the arguments were epic but he bore no malice and had a heart as big as life. The world has a little less light in it today, rest in peace my friend.
John Demos