Obituary of Brant Gerard
Brant Douglas Gerard was born in Monroe on March 9, 1971. He was one of three children born from Paul and Linda (Wohlfeil) Gerard. Brant was a 1991 graduate of Erie Mason, then continued his education at Stautzenberger College. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country honorably, receiving a National Defense Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation. He married the love of his life, the former Amy Thoma on July 5, 2002 in Monroe. From this union the couple would share in raising five children. Brant provided for his family by working as a Security Guard at Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant for sixteen years. He served a year and a half as a Volunteer Fireman for Luna Pier Fire Department. For the past five years, Brant was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop #561. He was a great outdoorsman enjoying camping, bonfires, family hunting trips and hiking. Had a passion for Wolves. Zip lining and climbing rock walls were activities shared proudly with his wife and kids. Brant was an amazing husband, father and brother, generally loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was always there for his family, enjoying the time shared playing with their children. He was consistently available to help friends and neighbors. He was a proud veteran who showed great respect for his fellow veterans. Brant Gerard, age 44 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at home. In addition to his maternal grandparents, he was preceded by his paternal grandfather: John Gerard. To cherish Brant's memory, he leaves his wife of thirteen years: Amy; children: Samantha Bashaw, Victoria Gerard, Brooklyn Gerard, Dalton Gerard and Bethany Gerard all of Monroe; two brothers: Brian Gerard of Monroe and Earl Gerard of Coleman; and grandmother: Dorothy Gerard of Texas. Friends may gather from 3:00-8:00pm on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of his Life will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 also at Merkle's with Pastor Harold Raines and Pastor Gary Pickrell of Monroe Full Gospel officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn where military honors will be held under the auspices of Erie VFW Post 3925 and the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Gerard Family. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.