Gerhard P. Kalber


Gerhard Paul Kalber, age 96, of Baraboo passed away on June 26, 2018 at Meadowview Memory Care. He was born in Derdingen, Germany on July 4, 1921 to Gustav and Luise (Chardoussin) Kalber. When he was 4 years old his family migrated to South River, New Jersey where he spent the majority of his life and raised his own family. He married the love of his life Lois Ann Lehman on June 15, 1946 in Sayreville, New Jersey. Gerhard proudly served in the United States Marines during WWII, in the South Pacific. He worked many years as a master carpenter who came to Wisconsin with his wife Lois, at retirement to be near his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He developed a hobby for model trains and shared his love for them with everyone.Gerhard is survived by his 2 daughters, Paula Kalber, Lesley (James) Walsh; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren as well as many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, and daughter, Luann Patrickson.Friends & Family gathering will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Redlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until the time of service. A private family burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.