Norman A. Gebauer (1931 —2020)
Norman Gebauer of Fairport, NY, formerly of Williamsville, NY, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2020. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Walter and Teresa (Rohrmiller) Gebauer, and siblings Eleanor, Carol, and Kenneth. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Agnes (Kellner), his three sons, Peter, John, and Andrew, and daughter Margaret, granddaughters Ada, Rose, and Katarina, and grandson Max. Their adopted son Christopher died in 2000.
Norman was a 1949 graduate of Williamsville High School in Williamsville, NY, where he was class valedictorian and received a four-year full scholarship to the University of Rochester. He received his Bachelor of Arts with High Honors from the University of Rochester, a ME from the same school, and a second Master’s Degree in Library Science from SUNY Geneseo.
Norman spent his entire professional career with the Rochester City School district, some 15 years as a much admired teacher of English at Benjamin Franklin High School, and later as the librarian at Edison Technical High School.
Norman was a quiet, kind, thoughtful person, touching the lives of many. His interests and hobbies were incredibly diverse. His wife and children remember fondly the yearly camping trips to Cape Cod and, for 15 years or so, to Acadia National Park. He was an expert gardener; he knew all his plants by their Latin names, too. He enjoyed working with tools, building fences, a sewing room, and a deck or two, not to mention keeping up with the constant care the cottage in the Adirondacks required. His darkroom was in use throughout the years, resulting in virtually thousands of mostly black and white pictures of excellent quality.
In his later years Norman was much intrigued by computers, but books were his most faithful companions.
Norman’s Funeral Mass will be held Saturday September 11, 10:30AM at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport.
Any donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center For further information on Norman and his family please visit www.keenanfuneralhomes.com .
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8 responses to “Gebauer, Norman”
Mr. Gebauer was my favorite teacher at Franklin…he made Words fun and interesting. I’ll never forget when I had my jaw wired shut from surgery and I wrote him a note asking him not to call on me because his classes were so interactive…. well he still called on me and I thank him for doing that. To his family, I’m truly sorry for your loss.
P.S. Mr. Gebauer’s teachings gave me the confidence to publish a book
Agnes, So sorry for your loss. I wish I could have meet him before he became ill. We are sending this obituary to his last living cousin, Ruth Gebauer Walsh in South Caroline. My husband is also additing this, and his picture to the Gebauer family history. – Susan Rountree, daughter of his late cousin Betty Gebauer York.
Very sad to read of the passing of one of my favorite teachers at Franklin. Mr Gebauer taught with class and dignity. He was always able to reel in smart ass teenagers like myself calmly and without difficulty. He was well respected. My condolences to his Family and close friends.
Agnes, My heart goes out to you and your children. I hope you are well and I would love to hear from you. Franklin was a wonderful school in the 50s! And I still love the book Kristen Lavransdotter that you introduced me to.
I mispelled Lavransdotter. Sorry
Agnes, I’m so sorry to hear of your husbands death. My prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences for the family. I’ve been searching for information on Christopher. Please contact me at Ljones2520@hotmail.com if you know anything.
Fairport 1983.
Tacky I know, but the first tip I’ve gotten in 20 years.