Gerhard passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018; of Ocala, FL and West Deptford, NJ, formerly of Somerdale, NJ.  Age 85 years.

Beloved husband of 30 years to Joni (nee Williams).  Dear father of Gerhard C. Rausnitz of Galloway, NJ, Deanna (Randall) Hughes of Rochester, NY and Mark (Megan) Standring of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Loving grandfather and Opa of Brittani, Skyler and Allison Hughes; Jack, Emma and Tess Standring.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday evening 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.  A Time of Sharing and Remembrance will follow at 7:30 PM.  U.S. Army Military Honors and interment will take place Tuesday 11:30 AM in the Chapel at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Rd., Wrightstown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gerhard's memory to the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043 ( www.awanj.org ).