Michael Richard Gebhard, Sr., 66

October 19, 2023

Michael Richard “Mike” Gebhard, Sr., 66, of Manheim, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Grace Gebhard. He was married to Sonia (Booth) Gebhard for 47 years.

Mike was the owner and operator of Gebhard & Son, Inc. tree care for 37 years serving Lancaster County. He was extremely hardworking and determined. Mike enjoyed taking pictures and collected many things such as coins, lunchboxes, watches, and pocketknives. He especially enjoyed traveling to Arizona with his wife, Sonia. He liked hiking and exploring, taking walks, attending live music concerts, and eating shoefly pie and cheesecake.

In addition to his wife Sonia, Mike is survived by 5 children: Michael R. Gebhard, Jr. (Amy), Jodi O’Bryant (Brian), Jammie Gebhard, Nicole Cunkle (Jeremiah), and Roxanne Rader; 10 grandchildren: Shiann (Cody), Kailyn, Logan, Liv, Sebastian, Jonathan, Naomi, Arabella, Serenity, and Calvin; 4 brothers: John, Dave, Mark, and Matt; and 1 sister, Janeen. He was preceded in death by his niece Jessica.

Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Mike’s life on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 2-4 PM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. In lieu of flowers, please listen to live music in Mike’s memory.