Ronald E. Gerhart, 75, of Breinigsville, formerly of Emmaus, died Dec. 20, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He and his wife, Donna L. (Kohl) Gerhart would have celebrated 25 years of marriage April 2, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oliver and Elsie (Schaller) Gerhart.

He was a custodian for 20 years in the East Penn School District, working primarily at the Willow Lane Elementary School building, retiring in 2015. He previously was employed at Kraft Foods and was a graduate of Dieruff High School, Class of 1966.

He enjoyed trap shooting at Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club and was an avid bowler earlier in his life.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Christine M. and her husband, Chad Westerman; grandson, Landry L. Westerman. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles and Thomas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association at www.stroke.org or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org

Services will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 28 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. A visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 28 in the church. Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.