Walter E. "Skip"

Gerhart

Walter E. "Skip" Gerhart, 94, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Irvin and Mabel Heddinger Gerhart. Skip was the husband of Louise S. Rollman Gerhart for 60 years on July 20.

During the Korean War, Skip served his country as a corporal in the United States Army. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a tinsmith by the former Raymark Industries in Manheim for 32 years. Skip served United States veterans and their families by investing himself in the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. He was a life-member and former officer of VFW, Cyrus R. Peters Memorial Post #5956, in Manheim and held offices and appointments in District 9 VFW. He was also a member of Cooties and a life-member of American Legion, Post #185. In his spare time, Skip enjoyed woodworking, wood turning, and reading suspense novels.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Julia, wife of Clinton Fern, of Myerstown, and Edwin, husband of Jennifer Fessler, of Colerain Twp., OH; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a sister, Ellen Sherman of Lebanon. He was also preceded in death by a son, Eugene Fessler and a sister, Florence Gerhart.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA. There is no public viewing. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cyrus R. Peters Memorial VFW, 149 South Charlotte Street, Manheim, PA. Contributions may be made in his memory to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cyrus R. Peters Memorial Post #5956, To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.