Captain, Fire Station 43-B
Deceased:
February 16, 2018
Appointed:
03/18/1947
Pensioned:
04/03/1977 – FS 43B
Services:
TBA
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Trent j Hughes says
Ken was a good friend of my family and an inspiration for me to get on the job. Always impressed by his physical
size and good nature. He and Mary often went out with my parents and were great friends for them.
mike lannen says
I worked for and with Cap Gerhardt as a new boot many years ago. I recall his cool calm and collective approach to life whether at an emergency or in everyday happenings. He had fairness and concern for his men blended with a good level of discipline. It was hard not to respect him. There should be more people like him. Have a good trip Cap. Mike