Leon E. Gerber, 69, of Warren, IN, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2012, at Physician's Regional Hospital, in Naples, FL.

Mr. Gerber was the founder of Pet Rest, in Wells County, and was the owner and operator of the business from 1981 to 1997.

He was born June 19, 1943, in Adams County to David and Ada M. Neuenschwander Gerber. He is survived by his wife Mary K. Gerber.

Additional survivors include two sons, Jeff (Rhonda) Gerber and Brad (Shawn) Gerber.

Calling is Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, from noon to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, 3220 E. Ind.-124, Bluffton. A service will be held at Bluffton North Apostolic Church, Bluffton, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are gifts to Christian Care Retirement Community.