Gernot C. Armbruster
Gernot C. Armbruster, son of the late Mary Rasch Armbruster and Gunter Armbruster, was born in St Louis, Missouri on February 4, 1962. Gernot was the fifth of eleven children. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 61 years.
Gernot worked for Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis for a total of 18 years. He worked as a transport technician as well as working in patient care. More recently, Gernot did custodial work until his retirement in 2013.
Gernot was an avid DC Comics enthusiast who enjoyed collecting books and other paraphernalia. He also enjoyed going to the movies with friends.
Gernot was a loving and devoted husband to his dear wife, Naomi L (Newby) Armbruster, for 19 years.
Gernot is preceded in death by his parents, Gunter and Mary Armbruster … his siblings, Brent Armbruster, Keith Armbruster and Janet Armbruster and his brother-in-law, Don Newby.
Gernot is survived by his beloved wife, Naomi Armbruster and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Roland and Virginia Newby of McAlester, OK … whom he lovingly referred to as “Mom & Dad”. He is also survived by his siblings – Frank (Carol) Armbruster, (Lisa) Armbruster, Cindy (Mike) Borden, Craig (Lori) Armbruster, Diana (Bob) Meyer, David (Florencia) Armbruster, Carl (Becca) Armbruster and Glenn (Cindy Crews) Armbruster, his brother-in-law – Rob Newby, and numerous nieces and nephews including … Stephanie Armbruster, Avery Seiter, Emma & Daniel Armbruster, Alicia & Kevin Borden, Ashley & Andrew & Allison & Adam (Maddie) Armbruster, Steven & Kaitlyn Meyer, Sylvia (Jeff) Paull, Dave & Alexandria & Katelynn & Alejandra Armbruster, Jacob (Jenny, Roman & Cameron) Kelly, Maddison (Steven) Soltysiak, Seth Armbruster, Andrew & Haley Crews, Bryan Armbruster, and his very best friend of many, many years – John Reagan.
A luncheon and celebration of life gathering was held for Gernot by his family on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Gernot will forever be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
I played softball with Gernot back in the day and he was productive. Occasionally he’d actually circle the bases if he wasn’t toppled by a blowing tumbleweed (which says a lot about our league). Over the years we’d get together over poker, pool, sports, movies, and even high school reunions. Through it all, Gernot always found a way to say “bite me” in spoken and unspoken ways. He was a true friend to the end and his playful rebellion will be sorely missed. God speed my friend, til we meet again.
I remember meeting Her not the first time in school our paths would often cross in our adult life Barnes Jack in the Box Her not always gave 110% of everything he did and would often stimulate your mind with conversation on world events or politics he definitely will be miss RIP Gernot
I remember Gernot coming to our house and setting up a VCR we got since my parents had no clue what to do with it. Back in the 90s❤️
My thoughts & prayers are w/ the Armbruster family. .
I may not have met Gernot, but through his wife , my friend Naomi he sounded like a wonderful and loving man. May he rest in love.
Aloha from Hawaii
He was our son in law..we were proud of him, and loved him..he had such a great attitude even when so badly sick.joking and making other people feel good and laugh..miss you Gernot..love mom and dad
Gernot was a kind, loving, intelligent person whose father Uncle Gunter and our Aunt Mary were the very best friends of my parents, Lee and Shirley Luecke. (a.k.a. aunt and uncle) all of the Armbruster kids and myself, Donna, Bob, and Laura grew up with them. We spent much time together celebrating everything in life. Due to cetain circumstances we were all parted, but Gernot and I were reaquainted through high school records about seven years ago. You will be missed greatly. We are saying prayers for Gernot and his wonderful wife Naomi.
Gernot, Uncle Lee, Aunt Shirley, Bob, and Laura are waiting for you! RIP.
Linda (Luecke) Cheragotti, Dan, and family.