Background
Gerlt, Joseph Luther was born on May 11, 1934 in Avoca, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph Henry Martin and Elda Meta (Eckhoff) Gerlt.
Gerlt, Joseph Luther was born on May 11, 1934 in Avoca, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph Henry Martin and Elda Meta (Eckhoff) Gerlt.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1956.
Engineer, Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha, 1956-1963; assistant superintendent Florence plant, Metropolitan Utilities District, 1963-1966; superintendent Platte River plant, Metropolitan Utilities District, 1966-1968; water supply engineer, Metropolitan Utilities District, 1968-1973; general superintendent services department, Metropolitan Utilities District, 1973-1980; manager engineering construction, Metropolitan Utilities District, 1980-1989; manager water operations, Metropolitan Utilities District, since 1989. Member Nebraska Water Quality Advisory Council, Lincoln, since 1988.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (president Nebraska chapter 1970-1971), American Water Works Association (chairman Nebraska chapter 1981-1982, director 1992-1995, Fuller award 1982), Omaha Engineers Club (president 1976), Kiwanis (president 1972-1973, lieutenant governor 1975-1976).
Married Lavonne Faye Rock, December 27, 1954. Children: Connie Sue, Vicki Jo.