John C. Gebhard of Kennett Square

John C. Gebhard,92, of Crosslands in Kennett Square, died peacefully on Oct. 24. He was a family man, married to Joyce for 63 wonderful years and was an active father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He enjoyed traveling with friends and family, reading, and educational opportunities of all kinds. John was an honest, kind and good man; a man of integrity. He looked forward to each day with fascination. Ever the realist, he enjoyed science fiction the most. Practical, analytical at heart, he let those around him do the unnecessary worrying. He was happy and lived life in a humble uncomplicated manner, living at peace with himself and with others. He loved his wife and best friend, Joyce, very much.

John was born in Seattle, Wash. to Capt. John C. Gebhard and Jean (Hall) Gebhard. He served in the Army as a medic in WWII. John received a degree from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Cornell.

John began his career as a scientist and inventor at DuPont in 1951 where he worked until 1988. There he met his future wife Joyce who was working as an analytical chemist. He was civic-minded throughout life and served on the Unionville School Board, Pocopson Township Supervisory Board, in Rotary and on various committees in the Crosslands community.

John is survived by his loving wife Joyce, three children Scott (Pam) Gebhard, Bob (Patty) Gebhard, and Cindy Gebhard (Tim Scheid); seven grandchildren Annie (Jeff) Massey, Laura (Luke) Havrilla, Julie (Kelly) Robinson, Cassidy Duhon (Dan Carter), Amanda Duhon, Matthew Gebhard, and Daniel Gebhard; and three great-grandchildren Jack Massey, Reid Massey, and Robbie Robinson.

The family is exceptionally grateful for the supportive, caring staff and residents of the Crosslands community.

A memorial gathering is being held by the family at Crosslands on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018 or to a charity of your choice.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home. Kennett Square.

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