Norma ''Jean''" Gerhardt passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was 90. 

Born on March 23, 1935 in Guelph, Ontario, to the late Norman and Edith 'Pearl' (nee Alexander) Horton.  "Joan" became a registered nurse, and enjoyed a rewarding career working in hospitals and nursing homes. Joan met Lloyd Gerhardt, and they were married in 1958. They lived for many years on a farm in Normanby Township, where they enjoyed country living and raising their family. Joan was a simple lady, and enjoyed spending time with family, and was a proud grandma to many.  She will be missed. 

Loved mother of Debbie (Dave) Broderick of Cambridge, Jim (Pam) Gerhardt of Flesherton, Barb (Tom) Gibson of Clifford and Steve (Nicole) Gerhardt of Newfoundland. Special grandma of 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her brother Bob (Lorraine) Horton of Niagara on the Lake, and sister Carol Rossel of Elmvale. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd, daughter-in-law Laurie Gerhardt, great-great grandson Grayson Pereira, sister Hazel (Lawrence) Maas, and brother-in-law Keith Rossel. 

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10-10:45 am, where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am.   Pastor Pam McNiel officiating.  Interment in Hanover Cemetery. 

For those unable to attend the Funeral Service, it will be live streamed directly on the obituary page on our website, and through the Mighton Funeral Home YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@MightonFuneralHomeLtd The live stream will start approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the service - at that time, please look for the live video post on the obituary page on our website or the Funeral Home YouTube Channel to join the service.  For people unable to join at the time of the service, the live stream video will remain posted and available for viewing afterwards. 

Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Hanover Salvation Army Food Bank would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca