Richard Wayne Gerling

Richard Wayne Gerling, 78, of Stuart, FL. passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2024 at Treasure Coast Hospice Residence, in Stuart.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 14th, 1945 to the late Robert Leonard Gerling and Ida (McEnaney) Gerling. He was the 3rd of five children.

Richard has resided in the Stuart area for the past 20 years moving here from Germany.

Prior to retiring, he was a Mathematics teacher for 42 years in Virginia.

Richard received his Bachelor's Degree, proudly, from Virginia Tech and his Master's Degree from The University of Virginia. 

He worked for the DOD as a teacher in Germany, Virginia, and St. Lucie County, Florida. He was the teacher of the year in 1980.

Throughout life and in teaching Richard focused on basics; building skills and knowledge. Richard impacted many lives in parted knowledge. wisdom, and humor.

To those closest to him heartfelt memories abound. All never doubted his love for them no matter the miles between and returned that love in spirit.

Surviving is his beloved wife Clare of 26 years, Also survived by many other family members. and his beloved cocker spaniel, Danny Boy.

Services will be private with an inurnment at Union Cemetery, in Richboro, PA. at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice, in Richard's name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Care of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart, FL.