Gilbert D. "Gil" Byerman

Gilbert D. Byerman, "Gil," 81, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1936 to Charlie and Helen (Boltz) Byerman in Springfield, Ohio. He was a graduate of Springfield High School class of 1953; received a B.S. in Education degree from Wittenberg University and a Master's Degree in Flute Performance from the University of Cincinnati. Gil began his career as a music educator at South Elementary School in Fairbom, Ohio, taught for many years at Shawnee High School and at Reid and Rockway Middle Schools. He was a born teacher as he loved working with the students. With much diligent practicing and hard work he became adept as a professional flutist, clarinetist and saxophone player. He was a student of Robert Cavalli who was the first flutist with the Cincinnati Symphony, and Gil was blessed to serve as first flutist with the Springfield Symphony for many years. He was a member of many dance bands in the area, played Kenley shows, Suttmiller shows, Ice Shows in Dayton; and he played for entertainers such as Red Skelton, Liberace, Sammy Davis, Jr. and many others. In 1957 he met and fell in love with Ann Trimble whom he married in 1958 and enjoyed this companionship for 59 years. In addition to his wife Ann he leaves to cherish his memory one son, John Byerman, New Carlisle; a sister Janet Wheaton, Springfield, Ohio; brothers-in-law John (Maudie) Trimble, Enon, Ohio; Steve Trimble, Katy, Texas; and a sister-in-law Mary Lou (Ron) Adkisson, Jacksboro, Tennessee; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Richard Byerman, sister-in-law Pat Byerman, and brother-in-law Carroll Wheaton. Gil was blessed by many close friendships that he cherished dearly. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Parkinson's Disease Assn, Dayton Hospice or Enon Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM in Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 7:00 PM. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.