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OSU mourns loss of senior in liberal arts
Memorial services for Ben Gerling will be held Sunday, May 18 at First Baptist Church
Issue date: 5/7/08 Section: News
OSU student Ben Gerling committed suicide early Monday morning, according to Lt. Jeff Lanz, station commander for the Oregon State Police branch on campus. Gerling was a senior in liberal arts.
Corvallis EMS and the Corvallis Police department responded to the call to his off-campus apartment.
Gerling was a member of the Air Force ROTC and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at OSU. Counseling and Psychological Services is available for students who are finding they are having difficulty dealing with the death, Lanz said.
"Those impacted by his death are encouraged to reach out to friends, family, CAPS and clergy," said Dean of Student Life Jackie Balzer.
The memorial service for Gerling is set for Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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Corvallis EMS and the Corvallis Police department responded to the call to his off-campus apartment.
Gerling was a member of the Air Force ROTC and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at OSU. Counseling and Psychological Services is available for students who are finding they are having difficulty dealing with the death, Lanz said.
"Those impacted by his death are encouraged to reach out to friends, family, CAPS and clergy," said Dean of Student Life Jackie Balzer.
The memorial service for Gerling is set for Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Editors Note:
The staff of The Daily Barometer encourages you to e-mail
news@dailybarometer.com if you are willing to talk about Mr. Gerling. Or call 737-3191 and leave a message, which may be featured in a podcast on this website.
Please comment below, also.
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Sunny Hale
posted 5/07/08 @ 6:41 AM PST
Could someone please post more information about the memorial service? I live in Florida and would like the address so that I can send flowers to his service. (Continued…)
Leslie Steidl
posted 5/07/08 @ 9:37 AM PST
Dear Ben, Your sweet smile and laugh came to me last night during my dreams. I will never know what was so difficult that you chose this path. What I do know is your sweet smile, laugh, intelligence, wit and genuine hugs will be missed for the rest of my life. (Continued…)
Jim Sheppard
posted 5/07/08 @ 3:41 PM PST
Ben I admired you from the first time Elizabeth brought you home to meet us.
Rest in peace my friend.
Bobby Miller
posted 5/07/08 @ 4:32 PM PST
Ben- you have no idea how much of an inspiration you were to me. When we worked together, you always made the situation better and your presence in the room just made everyone feel better. (Continued…)
Tim Gerling
posted 5/07/08 @ 4:53 PM PST
To any of Ben's friends who we may not have a way to contact directly, I thank you for being his friend, and ask that you please remember the goodness in your time with him. (Continued…)
David McGarry
posted 5/07/08 @ 10:07 PM PST
Ben and Family,
We will truly miss you here on earth. I remember you as a child pulling weeds in the yard. You said, "My dad wants a bucket a day." Your friendship with our two girls and your humor will be missed forever. (Continued…)
Chris Gahlsdorf
posted 5/08/08 @ 9:44 AM PST
Ben,
Though I didn't know you very well, I remember working with you for those few months at the grocery store. You were always so friendly and cordial. (Continued…)
Bob and Vickie Woods
posted 5/08/08 @ 11:59 PM PST
Dear Ben, you were already a man when you were just a boy. A gentleman and a host, standing in when your folks were not there, and excelling.
You worked at Roths, a bag boy on the track to be CEO, because you cared for people and you gave yourself to help them, not for your own reward. (Continued…)
Denny Sanders
posted 5/09/08 @ 7:26 PM PST
Ben's long time friend recommeded him for a job as lifeguard. When Ben walked in the room and greeted those of us interviewing him, I knew we would hire him. (Continued…)
Erin Kingsley-Smith
posted 5/11/08 @ 4:23 PM PST
I had the distinct pleasure and honor of meeting you for the first time about 6 weeks ago. I really enjoyed talking to you about your experience in AFROTC. (Continued…)
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