Gerskin, Robert

Taught At Red Bank Middle School

  • Monday, November 30, 2015
Robert Gerskin
Robert Gerskin

Robert J. Gerskin, 72, of Ooltewah, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015, at his home.  

He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late John and Harriett Gerskin. 

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Air Police. He retired as an American History teacher and taught at Red Bank Middle School. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting and working with stained glass.

He was of the Catholic faith. 

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Gerskin of Ooltewah, son and daughter-in-law, Max and Ashley Gerskin of Chattanooga, and sister, Gwen Franz, of Alpharetta, Ga. 

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. 

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org or to the St. Joseph Indian School at www.stjo.org 

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com 

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Robert Gerskin
Robert Gerskin
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