Death Claimed D.P. Gerberich-Thursday Noon: One of Best Known Physicians in County-President of State Senate and Champion of Pure Food and Sanitation Measures-Native of East Hanover: Dr. Daniel P. Gerberich, Physician, statesman and honored citizen, died just before noon on Thanksgiving day at his home, 136 North Ninth street, from valvular heart trouble, following an illness of more than two years. A native and life long resident of Lebanon County, a practicing physician here for more than thirty years and for fifteen years prominent in both local and state politics. Dr. Gerberich was probably one of Lebanon's best known and esteemed men, enjoying a wide acquaintanceship and many close personal friendships. Consequently although it was realized for a long time that his life was slowly ebbing away, the announcement of his death was occasioned profound sorrow among those with whom he was intimate and had knowledge of his sterling qualities of heart and mind. In keeping with his wish that his funeral service should be like that of his wife, whose death six months ago, was a great shock to him, the obsequies will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock, with services at the house. In charge of services is Rev. Dr. T.E. Schmank, senior pastor of the Salem EV. Lutheran church and Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. On Extended Trip: Dr. Gerberich's illness first manifested itself on July 18, 1915, when with Mrs. Gerberich. He was a member of a party of Shriners on their pilgrimage to the national Shrine meeting at Seattle, Washington, and then on to San Francisco for the World's Fair. The high altitude of Yellow Stone National Park proved too much for him and in his weakened condition due to the strain of winding up the affairs of the State Senate, of which he was president, in order that he may make the trip. Thereafter, although he completed the trip, he declined in strength, but not in spirit, and on March 13, 1917, assenting to the suggestions of his son, Dr. Guy A. Gerberich, he had a consultation with Dr. Wells, of Hahnemann medical college. Later Dr. Joseph Sailer, of the University of Pa., was consulted and both emment physicians agreed in their diagnosis of his condition. From time to time therefore, as his business and condition permitted, Dr. Gerberich visited both physicians in Philadelphia, and his training as a physician put him in full possession of the progress of the disease. Death of Wife: When Mrs. Gerberich, who had devoted herself to the ministering to Dr. Gerberich's needs, suddenly collapsed and her death followed on May 22, last, the blow proved a crushing one to the husband, but he bore up bravely and uncomplainingly. Fractured Hip: On October 15, last, Dr. Gerberich fell in his bed room and suffered a fractured of the right hip. Because of his badly impaired heart it was not advisable to attempt to reduce the fracture ad thereafter hew was unable to lie in bed. The injury gravated his otherwise serious condition and on last Saturday morning he suffered a fainting attack. It was feared for a time that death would ensue but again he rallied only to suffer a complete collapse Sunday morning at nine o'clock. He continued in a stupor until 11:40 o'clock on Thursday morning when the end came. Attended by Son: Throughout his long illness, Dr. Gerberich was attended by his son, Dr. Guy A. Gerbrich assisted by the former's brother, Dr. Harvey L. Gerberich. Since March 13, last, Drs. W.F. Klefs and George S. Fisher, also visited and consulted with him and the other physicians in charge of the case. For the major part of his illness Dr. Gerberich was in charge of a trained nurse, Miss Ruth Boltz, and during the last days she was assisted by Mrs. Mary J. Glintz, a trained nurse of the Good Samaritan hospital corps. Brothers and Sister: Dr. Gerberich leaves besides his son, the following brothers and sister: Edw. T. Gerberich, Lickdale Prof. Grant H. Gerberich, superintendent of the Greenville, Pa. schools; Dr. H.L. Gerberich, of this city, and Mrs. Harvey A. Loser, of Progress, Pa. East Hanover Native: Daniel P. Gerberich was a native of East Hanover township, having been born there a son of Daniel U. and Catherine (Boeshore) Gerberich. Dr. Gerberich was a direct descendant of Andrew Gerberich, a native of Germany, who came from Western Germany to the United States in 1754 and located in Lancaster County. For generations, beginning with the great-great grandfather, Andrew Gerberich, and continuing through the lives of the great grandfather, Henry Gerberich, and then the father Daniel U. Gerberich, the family heads were tillers of the soil and as much were possessed of remarkable vigor. On his mother's side Dr. Gerberich sprang from an old Huguenot family which was driven at the time of the edict from France into Germany and later found a home in America. His father lived to be 68 years old, dying in 1898, surviving his wife, who was 64, two years. Taught School: During the summer vacation period he worked on the Gerberich farm in East Hanover township and finally on determining upon a medical career he read medicine under the late Dr. William Grumbine, of Annville. After one course in old school practice he enrolled as a student at Hahnemann medical college, Philadelphia, from which he graduated March 12, 1881. For a period of three years he practiced his profession in Myerstown and then opened an office here. Dr. Gerberich rose rapidly in his profession and for many years enjoyed the distinction of being one of the best practioners in Lebanon Valley. As a medical instructor and preceptor he was unusually successful and among the score of students he prepared for the work is numbered his only on, Dr. Guy A. Gerberich, of this city. Throughout his log practice here Dr. Gerberich's services were highly valued as a consulting physician. He was a member of the State Homeopathic medical society. State Senator: A staunch Republican in politics Dr. Gerberich was fist called upon to serve the county as coroner and then in the nineties was nominated by the Republicans for the vacancy in the state senate caused by the resignation of the late General J.P.S. Gobin, who had been elected lieutenant governor. The re-election of Matthew Stanley Quay to the U.S. senate was the outstanding feature of that campaign in which the late Dr. Samuel Weiss of this city was elected to serve for the unexpired term. His popularity undiminished by his early reverse, Dr. Gerberich in 1904 was elected to his first term in the state body; in 1908 he was returned for as a second term and again in 1912 he was re-elected. Declining health alone lead him to decline further service in that body and the honor went to the Lancaster end of the district. President Protem: Throughout his long service in the senate Dr. Gerberich occupied a prominent place in the councils of that body, serving as chairman and holding membership in some of its most important committees and further honored by election as President-protem of the senate for a session. Twice he represented his party in state conventions. Pure Food Champion: Throughout his long service in the state senate Dr. Gerberich was a staunch champion of pure food and other health and sanitation measures. He was a leader in the movement which was culminated in the freeing of the toll roads and wielded a wide influence in the standard weights and measures legislation. A close personal friend of Dr. Samuel Dixon, state health commissioner, Dr. Gerberich was appointed by him to membership in the State health commission and also served on the advisory board of the Hahnemann medical college. He was prominent in both the local and state medical societies. Masonic Member: Socially Dr. Gerberich was popular throughout the region where he lived all his long and usual life, enjoying the love and esteem of neighbors and friends, who number as host. Fraternally he was a member and past officer of the local masonic bodies and a member of the Mystic Shrine. He was a member of Salem Ev. Lutheran church. Extensive Traveler: Dr. Gerberich was an extensive traveler and as such visited practically every state and territory in the union. He also visited Cuba, the Bermuda Islands, Mexico and Canada. [Lebanon Daily News]