Ervin H. Gilhart

August 26, 1935 - January 20, 2009

Ervin H. Gilhart, age 73, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, surrounded by his family.

Visitation for Erv will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, January 23, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home on Friday, beginning at 1:00 PM. John R. Leiting will be the celebrant. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Fox Lake.

Ervin H. Gilhart was born on August 26, 1935 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Irvin and Lora (Helmer) Gilhart. He was confirmed at St. John”s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake in 1949. Erv attended Fox Lake Elementary School and graduated from Fox Lake High School in 1953. While in high school, he participated in football and basketball and served as president of the FFA. Erv worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the United States Army. He served on active duty for two years, stationed in Germany from 1958 to 1960. He was then transferred to the US Army Reserves, from which he was honorably discharged in 1964. On February 3, 1962, Erv was united in marriage with Linda Derivan at St. Mary”s Catholic Church in Fox Lake. Erv was employed with Beaver Dam Wholesale Company in the warehouse and later in food services sales from 1960 to 1977. He was also a salesperson for Alpha Distributors in Madison and Waukesha Wholesale in Waukesha. Erv then did maintenance work at apartment complexes and later at St. Peter”s School and Cemetery. Erv loved auto racing and he worked as the race reporter for local Wisconsin area tracks from the late 1960”s through the 1970”s. His reports appeared in the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen Newspaper and on WBEV Radio.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Gilhart of Beaver Dam, four children, Jeffrey Gilhart of Beaver Dam, Brian (Renee) Gilhart of Waukesha, Marie Gilhart of Fond du Lac, and Kurt (Tara) Gilhart of Fond du Lac, four grandchildren, Andrew, Elizabeth, Bradley, and Alexander, other relatives and friends. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Elizabeth in 1968, and his sister, Dolores Clontz.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

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Friday, January 23rd, 2009, 1:00pm

Ervin H. Gilhart, age 73, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, surrounded by his family. Visitation for Erv will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, January 23, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the funeral homeContinue Reading

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Erv.& I severed together as trk. drivers in Worms Germany {1958 1960}.He was a SUPER nice guy & friend. Jerry

Brian, Renee and family. Kathy and I wish to express our condolences for the loss of your Father, Father-in-law and Grandpa. Our prayers are with you as you grieve but hopefully you will be comforted knowing that he has been reborn and is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ervin Gilhart family. His family has always been a true friend.

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Ervin Gilhart family. His family has always been a true friend.

Brian -- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the good memories bring you peace.

Brian, my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Brian, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you and your family.

Kurt and Family I was sorry to hear of the death of your father. All my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Mark Neubauer

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Erv Gilhart. He was always so pleasant to talk to, and went way out of his way to always do nice things for other people. Sincere Sympathy in this most difficult time. Brent and Pauline Bergemann

Brian -- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the good memories bring you peace.

Brian, my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Brian, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you and your family.

Kurt and Family I was sorry to hear of the death of your father. All my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Mark Neubauer

Brian, Renee and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. I am so familiar with the pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Linda--Our condolences to you and your children and their families. It has been a difficult time for you all. Our best thoughts are with you. Len and Barb Lauth, Beaver Dam.

Brian, Renee and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. I am so familiar with the pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Linda--Our condolences to you and your children and their families. It has been a difficult time for you all. Our best thoughts are with you. Len and Barb Lauth, Beaver Dam.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.