Gerarde Francis Imhoff
March 30, 1933 — October 28, 2015
Gerarde Francis Imhoff was born on March 30, 1933 to Leroy and Catherine Imhoff in Hamilton, Ohio and entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2015 in Long Beach, California. He was 82 years old.
Jerry or Gerarde, grew up in a close knit community in Hamilton, Ohio with his parents, brother Dick, and a large extended family. While in high school, Jerry developed his skills in music and drama. He attended Miami University of Ohio, majoring in English and Speech, and spent extra time developing his love for acting as a member and later President of the Miami Theater Club. Graduating in 1957, Jerry then spent a year in New York before heading out to California to begin a 10 year teaching career in the Los Angeles Public School System. Jerry utilized his talents by teaching both English and Drama classes. Striving to do more, Jerry began studying for the law profession, attending night school classes at Southwestern University in L.A. Graduating in 1969 he spent most of his law career as a Deputy Attorney or Counsel for various cities and counties in California, including the City of Los Angeles, Stanislaus County and then finishing his career for the city of Long Beach in 1988. Jerry moved to Seal Beach in 1982.
Jerry then embraced retirement by focusing back on the arts. Over the next 27 years, Jerry played roles in feature films, television, theater, industrial training films, and commercials. At times he tutored students in English and writing. For the past 2 years of his life Jerry settled at Leisure World in Seal Beach and nurtured his musical talents by taking banjo and voice lessons, writing a few songs, and performing with musical groups within Leisure World. Jerry recently became a member of Faith Christian Assembly, where his faith was nurtured and he sang for church services.
Gerarde is survived by his niece Denise (Philip) Motz of Ohio, nephew Paul (Joanne) Imhoff of Delaware and nephew David (Lisa) Imhoff of Ohio. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Mary Louise Imhoff of Ohio, cousins; Eileen Harmon of Florida, Dan (Kay) Fischer of Ohio, Pete (Mimi) Fischer of Kentucky, 4 great nephews and 3 great nieces. Gerarde is predeceased by his loving brother Richard Imhoff.
Condolences may be sent to his family through our website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
Faith Christian Assembly
13820 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Jerry or Gerarde, grew up in a close knit community in Hamilton, Ohio with his parents, brother Dick, and a large extended family. While in high school, Jerry developed his skills in music and drama. He attended Miami University of Ohio, majoring in English and Speech, and spent extra time developing his love for acting as a member and later President of the Miami Theater Club. Graduating in 1957, Jerry then spent a year in New York before heading out to California to begin a 10 year teaching career in the Los Angeles Public School System. Jerry utilized his talents by teaching both English and Drama classes. Striving to do more, Jerry began studying for the law profession, attending night school classes at Southwestern University in L.A. Graduating in 1969 he spent most of his law career as a Deputy Attorney or Counsel for various cities and counties in California, including the City of Los Angeles, Stanislaus County and then finishing his career for the city of Long Beach in 1988. Jerry moved to Seal Beach in 1982.
Jerry then embraced retirement by focusing back on the arts. Over the next 27 years, Jerry played roles in feature films, television, theater, industrial training films, and commercials. At times he tutored students in English and writing. For the past 2 years of his life Jerry settled at Leisure World in Seal Beach and nurtured his musical talents by taking banjo and voice lessons, writing a few songs, and performing with musical groups within Leisure World. Jerry recently became a member of Faith Christian Assembly, where his faith was nurtured and he sang for church services.
Gerarde is survived by his niece Denise (Philip) Motz of Ohio, nephew Paul (Joanne) Imhoff of Delaware and nephew David (Lisa) Imhoff of Ohio. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Mary Louise Imhoff of Ohio, cousins; Eileen Harmon of Florida, Dan (Kay) Fischer of Ohio, Pete (Mimi) Fischer of Kentucky, 4 great nephews and 3 great nieces. Gerarde is predeceased by his loving brother Richard Imhoff.
Condolences may be sent to his family through our website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1430 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
Faith Christian Assembly
13820 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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