Gerald T. Orlob

Gerald T. Orlob, 88, of Poulsbo, WA passed away on March 23, 2013. Gerald was born on July 4, 1924 in Seattle, WA to Axel and Margaret (Champlain) Orlob.

He graduated from Highline High School in Seattle and went on to honorably serve his county during WWII in the U.S. Army, concluding his service as a Sergeant. Gerald went on to the University of Washington and received his Phd from Stanford University. Gerald used his education as a civil engineer for 40 years. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the UC Davis Engineering Department. Beyond his accomplishments in engineering, Gerald also loved the mountains and rivers and took many trips backpacking and hiking, as well as, fly fishing. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lillian, but his memory will live on with his sons, Ken, Curt and Mark; and daughters, Kathleen Corley and Colette Markham. A celebration of life service will be held at the Driftwood Key Clubhouse in Hansville, WA on April 20th at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gerald T. and Lillian P. Orlob Professorship in Water Resources Engineering. Checks should be made payable to the U.C.D. Foundation 1 Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 Attn: Oliver Ramsey, UCD College of Engineering. An online memorial can be seen at www.poulsbomortuary.com