Memorials may be made to woundedwarriorproject.org or Masses to St. Cletus. Gerhardt, Ronald F., of St. Charles, Missouri, died suddenly on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the age of 73. Cherished husband of 50 years to Verna A. Gerhardt; dear son of the late Ernest and Catherine Gerhardt; treasured father of Jennifer L. (Vadon) Willis; loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Gerhardt, Jr. He was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker at Local 36, a member of St. Cletus Catholic Church and Men's Club; American Legion Post 312; Sheet Metal Local 36 Retiree's Club, volunteered with Meals on Wheels; enjoyed bowling, boating, classic cars, hunting and fishing, loved traveling and was an award-winning hula dancer at a Cancun resort. His generosity and smiling personality will be greatly missed.