PLUMSTED – Township officials, Board of Education members, parents and former students are noting the loss of former School Superintendent Dr. Gerald Woehr.
Dr. Woehr lived in Marlton and he died on June 30, at the age of 72. He served the school district for many years before retiring more than a decade ago. He was a beloved figure to members of the school administration, teachers, support staff, and Board of Education.
He is noted for having advanced the district into a top-rated school system not only in Ocean County, but throughout the state.
One resident described him on social media that “if you were fortunate enough to have known ‘Jerry,’ we are certain you too share in this devastating loss to our community. May he rest in peace.”
The school district’s elementary school on Main Street was renamed after him following his retirement. This summer’s fireworks display, scheduled for Saturday, July 8, will be dedicated in his memory.
Along with being a gifted superintendent who had a proven ability to work and communicate with those within the school district, he also worked well with the community and he wasn’t afraid to also have some fun with students.
During the annual Halloween Parades organized by the school district that would close off a portion of Main Street New Egypt, he was seen at the forefront of the parade often wearing an outlandish costume ranging from Snow White to a pirate or any number of humorous characters.
Dr. Woehr also guided the school district through a transition of ending its sending district relationship with Upper Freehold Regional School District. High school students in Plumsted for many years were sent to Allentown High School but it was during his watch in the late 1990s that the school’s middle school building at 117 Evergreen Road was converted to become the district’s first high school and an addition was built to accommodate middle school students.
According to his obituary he leaves behind his wife Susan Woehr, and children Jacquelyn Maddren (Tom) and Christian E. Woehr (Amy). He was a devoted grandfather of Christian A. and Julianna M. Woehr.
Relatives and friends will gather Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Schetter Funeral Home in Cherry Hill.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National MS Society or to the Celiac Disease Foundation. For additional information visit schetterfh.com.
The school district webpage noted his passing stating, “Remembering and honoring Dr. Gerald H. Woehr at this sad time. You were an inspiration to us all.”
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