Gerald F. Talbert
February 22, 1949 — March 1, 2023
Gerald F. Talbert
Gerald Franklin Talbert, 74, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital.
Born on Tuesday, February 22, 1949 in Upperco, MD, he was a son of the late Theodore and Ethel Talbert, and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna, with whom he shared over 30 years of loving marriage.
Survivors include his sons, Alex Talbert and his wife, Michelle, Taj Moore with his son, Rumi, and Vince Talbert his wife, Deb, along with their daughters Katie and Sarah; a brother, Ted Talbert and his spouse, Tim.
Jerry received his Master of Science degree in Business from Johns Hopkins University, as well a Bachelor of Science in Humanities and Social Sciences from Drexel University. He was a consultant with thirty-nine years of experience in soil conservation at local, state, and national levels. His specialties included agricultural land preservation, agricultural and forestry feedstock for renewable energy, and market based approaches to conservation through nutrient and carbon trading.
Jerry's pastimes included reading and a love of history of all time periods. During his two terms as President of Historic Ellicott City (HEC), there were many Civil War reenactments that sparked his passion for the Civil War. Through diligent study, he passed the necessary exams to become an Antietam National Battlefield guide.
Jerry loved animals of all kinds, carrying for pet dogs, cats, birds, fish and even a couple raccoons over the years. Not only did he take care of live animals, in his teenage years, he was the neighborhood taxidermist. He learned that trade by correspondence course. No doubt his love of animals began with his time at his Aunt's turkey farm as a child. His current cat Tia will be in good hands with his son Alex. She will be joining the rest of Alex's furry family of cats and dogs.
Jerry was always a quiet man unless the topics of agriculture or the Civil War came up. Another subject dear to his heart was his time at The Farm, just outside of Philadelphia, where he spent the days with his lifelong Drexel friends. To his last days, he looked forward to their weekly Drexel call. He has touched countless people in his lifetime and will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Forever Love Rescue at the Kitty Corner in Gettysburg where he rescued his beloved cat Tia by visiting https://foreverloverescue.com/how-to-help-animals/ or to a charity of your choice.
Services will be held privately.
Born on Tuesday, February 22, 1949 in Upperco, MD, he was a son of the late Theodore and Ethel Talbert, and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna, with whom he shared over 30 years of loving marriage.
Survivors include his sons, Alex Talbert and his wife, Michelle, Taj Moore with his son, Rumi, and Vince Talbert his wife, Deb, along with their daughters Katie and Sarah; a brother, Ted Talbert and his spouse, Tim.
Jerry received his Master of Science degree in Business from Johns Hopkins University, as well a Bachelor of Science in Humanities and Social Sciences from Drexel University. He was a consultant with thirty-nine years of experience in soil conservation at local, state, and national levels. His specialties included agricultural land preservation, agricultural and forestry feedstock for renewable energy, and market based approaches to conservation through nutrient and carbon trading.
Jerry's pastimes included reading and a love of history of all time periods. During his two terms as President of Historic Ellicott City (HEC), there were many Civil War reenactments that sparked his passion for the Civil War. Through diligent study, he passed the necessary exams to become an Antietam National Battlefield guide.
Jerry loved animals of all kinds, carrying for pet dogs, cats, birds, fish and even a couple raccoons over the years. Not only did he take care of live animals, in his teenage years, he was the neighborhood taxidermist. He learned that trade by correspondence course. No doubt his love of animals began with his time at his Aunt's turkey farm as a child. His current cat Tia will be in good hands with his son Alex. She will be joining the rest of Alex's furry family of cats and dogs.
Jerry was always a quiet man unless the topics of agriculture or the Civil War came up. Another subject dear to his heart was his time at The Farm, just outside of Philadelphia, where he spent the days with his lifelong Drexel friends. To his last days, he looked forward to their weekly Drexel call. He has touched countless people in his lifetime and will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Forever Love Rescue at the Kitty Corner in Gettysburg where he rescued his beloved cat Tia by visiting https://foreverloverescue.com/how-to-help-animals/ or to a charity of your choice.
Services will be held privately.
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