Frank Odilo Gebhardt, Sr., passed away on January 10, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, New York on May 1, 1930, to John and Elizabeth Gebhardt.

Frank grew up in Buffalo, and graduated from Canisius High School.  After his father was transferred to San Antonio while working for Nabisco, Frank attended St. Mary's University.  While there, he was in the ROTC and produced three Vaudeville plays for the campus.  Following graduation, Frank served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned to San Antonio after the war, and it was there that he went on a blind date with Joyce Julia Bauml. They were married on October 15, 1955, and together they raised five children.

Frank worked as a salesman at Sears, then as a stock broker. When he was 50 years old, he began working as a wholesaler for Keystone Fund Distributors where he received top sales awards for several years. He was very accomplished at making lasting relationships with branch managers, and he always delivered personal and professional service to his clients. He retired from Keystone 16 years later.

Frank was active in many organizations and groups including Opus Dei, the Order of Alhambra Bejar Caravan #56, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, founding member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, and the San Antonio Liederkranz, whom he sang with for over 50 years and served for a time as their treasurer. He was a sentimental man and loved talking to and teaching his children and grandchildren about family history and his faith in God. Frank was a generous man and he championed many charitable organizations as a donor and supporter.

He was devoted to his loving wife of 63 years, especially in the final years of her life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, his son Frank Jr., his parents and his in-laws, Martin and Irene Bauml.

He is survived by sons John Gebhardt (Nancy) and Mark Gebhardt, his daughters Betsy Bochat (Brad) and Tina Lax (Jason), his grandchildren, Trey Gebhardt (Kristin), Cory Gebhardt (Jennifer), Sarah Stone, Michael Gebhardt (Jenny), Luke Bochat, Joseph Bochat (Kaeleigh), Julia Bochat, Garrett Lax and Hannah Lax; great grandchildren, Katherine, Sadie and Ellis Gebhardt. Pallbearers are Frank's grandsons.

Funeral services are Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Road.  Visitation 9:00 a.m., Rosary 9:30 a.m, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Priests for Life.