Byron L. Gebhardt

Mr. Byron L. Gebhardt, 58, of LaHarpe, IL passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:47 PM at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born May 11, 1954 in LaHarpe, the son of Edward and Maycel Bundy Gebhardt.
Byron was a lifelong resident of LaHarpe where he graduated high school in 1972. He worked most of his life as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, especially deer hunting, running coon dogs and trapping.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Maycel Gebhardt of LaHarpe, one son, Joshua Gebhardt of LaHarpe, one daughter, Tara Olson of Fort Myers, FL and three brothers, Ed (Carol) Gebhardt of Burlington, IA, Kerry (Beth) Gebhardt of Sciota, IL and Marvin Gebhardt of Blandinsville, IL and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call after 3:00 PM Friday, February 15, 2013 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Friday. A private family burial service will be held at a later date at LaHarpe Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.