Gerald L. Dickerhoof, age 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina and formerly of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. Born in Massillon, Ohio on November 17, 1941 he was the son of the late Harold Aldea Dickerhoof and Mildred Brinker Dickerhoof.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward H. Dickerhoof.
A graduate of Brevard High School, Gerald was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed remodeling and being the “handyman” when needed for his rental property. Gerald loved traveling, and taking cruises with his wife, Theresa.
He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Bell Dickerhoof; one daughter, Diana Dickerhoof Katzenberger and her husband, David, and their son Aaron Werner; one son, Brian Dickerhoof and his wife, Sheila; and one niece, Linda Ann Dickerhoof Sperling.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Hendersonville. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. Interment will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Gerald has been a great friend for the better part of 45 years. We worked at Dupont and also completed hundreds of projects away from work for ourself and others. He was always ready to help any friend. I admired his integrity and his word, he never failed to honor his word and always a stickler for not just being on time..but being early on time.
Thoreau had a quote: Be true to your work,your word and your
friend. Which Gerald lived by.
Rest in peace my old friend. To the family I wish you healing and peace.
Brian/Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear this. Praying for you.
Gerald was a good friend in school and always friendly . Prayers for his family and RIP for Gerald.