Edwin Adolph Gerloff

Ed was born on October 4, 1929, in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Forest Avenue High School, Ed was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. Many years later, Ed decided to change careers and become a college professor. While working full time at AT&T and raising a family, Ed earned his BBA at Arlington State College (now UTA) and his MBA at North Texas State (now NTSU). In 1967, Ed moved, with his wife and kids, to Austin, Texas, where he earned his Ph.D. from THE University of Texas in Austin.

Afterwards, when he reached his goal and became a university professor in the Business Department at the University of Texas at Arlington, Ed and family moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. Ed would later become the Department Chairman of Business Administration from 1973 until 1978. While at UTA, Ed Gerloff also wrote and published two text books for collegiate level courses in Communications. Ed retired from UTA in 2000.

Ed was a die-hard Longhorn, who was a loyal Orange Blood through thick and thin. As a founding member of the North Texas Mustang Club, he loved to work on and restore Ford Mustangs. Ed Gerloff was also a renowned dog-whisperer.

Ed leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Shirley Gerloff, his son, Tony Gerloff, daughter, Renee Gerloff-Gentry, daughter-in-law, Barbie Gerloff, and son-in-law, Robert Gentry. Ed also leaves behind his four grandchildren, Sarah Gerloff-Martin, Emily Gerloff-Boldt, Amanda Gentry-Voss, and Trevor Gentry.

Edwin A Gerloff was a devoted husband and loving father/grandfather. He was cherished by his family, who will miss his dry sense of humor and gentle counsel

In recent conversations, Ed expressed his trust in Jesus Christ as his Savior, therefore his family looks forward to the day they get to see him again.