Michael Cullinan Jan 14, 2022

Friend ,Ocean View ,Delaware

May St. Michael the Archangel and all the angels lift you up just as they are surely lifting your beloved son, brother, uncle to heaven! Peace and prayers, Mike and Kit Cullinan

Maria F Collins Jan 14, 2022

Friend & Colleague at Holy Trinity School ,Lenexa ,Kansas

It was a blessing to know him and work with him. He loved everyone and served others. Well, done good and faithful servant of God. Enjoy Eternal Life. Until we meet again, my friend! Lifting up his family and friends and our Holy Trinity community in prayer. Love, Maria Collins

JERRY A COFFELT Jan 14, 2022

Asst. SCOUTMASTER TROOP 83 ,LARGO ,Florida

I was sadden when my son Lawrence told me about Pat's pasting. I pray that family and friends are comforted that Pat is with our Lord Jesus and one day we will all be with him..

Michael & Everly Fitzgerald and Family Jan 14, 2022

Children go to school at HT

So sorry for your loss. He touched so many lives and will be missed.

HOLLY BRISIMITZAKIS Jan 14, 2022

HTS parent ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Mr. Gamber was an amazing administrator at HTS. Our daughter loved greeting him every morning with a big hug. We are praying for him in Heaven and may his family cherish the memories of time spent with this amazing man as he has left us too soon.

Jeanine & John Meiers Jan 14, 2022

HTS community ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Mr. Gamber will be missed by all who knew him. He touched so many lives through his passion for his work as a teacher and administrator at Holy Trinity. It is also impressive that he was an Eagle Scout and hiked through all 50 states. We pray for him and all of his family.

Timothy H Campbell Jan 14, 2022

Friend ,Belfair ,Washington

I am so very sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I had last spoken with Pat, but this hit me very hard. Pat was more than a friend and mentor to me. He was extremely influential in shaping me into the person I became. I will carry the memories of his friendship and lessons with me always.

Eileen Hotze Jan 14, 2022

Mother of HT student ,Lenexa ,Kansas

What a gift Mr. Gamber was to our community. Our daughter was blessed to be in his last fourth grade class. She loved her time in his class, learned about her faith, and developed a relationship with Christ due to his influence. He was Christ on earth to our students. May he rest in the loving arms of Christ. We were fortunate to have him in our lives.

Allie and Ryan Seematter and family Jan 14, 2022

Mr. Gamber was so loved at HT, and we appreciate all the love and kindness he showed everyone. We loved seeing him every morning at drop off and will sure miss him. He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Allison Carney Jan 14, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Pat was a gentle man with a great heart. I enjoyed working with him on different committees in the Archdiocese. RIP Pat.

Jim, Tanya, Lily and River Eckhardt Jan 14, 2022

Friend and Chosen Brother ,Lawrence ,Kansas

Pat was a friend of mine for over thirty years, we first met when I was 16 and he was there my first day of college at KU, we were roommates for years during school and after, he stood beside me at my wedding as well. I shared time with him and his wonderful family for many years and felt as much a part of their lives as I did for my own. Pat was the kind of person that not only befriended you but supported you when you didn't know you needed it, his love of teaching extended to being a consummate mentor and I wouldn't be a fraction of the person I am without having the honor of calling him friend and brother. I will miss him dearly.

Kristie Carter Jan 15, 2022

Holy Trinity parent ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Our son Sean absolutely adored Mr. Gamber and loved having him as a social studies teacher. His sense of humor, kind heart, and genuineness shone through to not only his students but to everyone he came in contact with. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of this wonderful man and we send loving prayers to his family and friends.

Barbara Leyden Jan 15, 2022

Former HTS colleague ,Shawnee

I pray for everyone who misses Pat so much and for his joy in heaven. May he rest in peace. I remember him fondly for many reasons from my time teaching at HT—including his dislike of chocolate, leaving more for the rest of us. Calm, funny and dedicated. He will be missed.

Kristal Delbecchi Jan 15, 2022

Former colleagues ,Green Bay ,Wisconsin

I am so sorry for the loss of such a kind and generous man. I was blessed to work at HTS with Pat and Pam. What a great team! Heaven has gained a great one. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcia Conley Jan 15, 2022

Condolences to Pat's family and the HTS community. I only taught at HTS a year, but quickly admired Pat for his calm leadership and obvious dedication to his faith and family. RIP Pat.

Maria and Mark Walters, Margo, Mitchell, Malaney, and Mason Jan 15, 2022

Holy Trinity Parent ,Lenexa ,Kansas

We at Holy Trinity lost a good Shepherd, a tremendous educator and administrator. Mr. Gamber was a role model for young and old, true to his faith, kind to all. You know how much one is loved in this world by how many will miss him. He was our rock, he was our friend, and most importantly our Shepherd. Rest In Peace Mr. Gamber - you are truly a faithful servant - job well done young man. We will forever miss you, but you will never be forgotten.

Ellen Schleicher Jan 16, 2022

Former Colleague ,Saint Louis ,Missouri

I am so sorry for your pain over the tragic loss of Pat. He spoke of his family often and with the greatest love. I worked with Pat for many years and he was an exceptionally kind, gracious and witty Catholic man. I recently shared my memories of Pat with my students in STL. They know that when my HTS students were behaviorally challenged during Mass, I told them to look to Mr. Gamber to see how to behave. Pat always found the time and patience to help any HTS student needing guidance. He was a fantastic colleague. Pat’s emails were so funny that I often ended up laughing loudly in my classroom. He was reliable and happily helped judge our Mathletic competitions. He consistently agreed to, “Get his math on”, for the students. Serving as a Eucharistic minister at All School Masses, Pat never failed to assist other teachers and offered to carry hosts to the altar. He had the heart of a true servant and his manners were a great example to every student at Mass. My students and I will continue to pray for the Gamber family and the entire HTS community. May Pat’s beautiful soul rest in peace until we are reunited in heaven.

Brett and Jackie Marsteller Jan 17, 2022

Our boys attend Holy Trinity School ,Lenexa ,Kansas

We are deeply sorry for your loss. We mourn as a community with you. Mr. Gamber had such a beautiful light shine from him. He will be sorely missed.

Cooper Ott Jan 17, 2022

Former student of his ,Olathe ,Kansas

Mr Gamber was my 4th grade teacher. He knew exactly how to make his lessons entertaining and how to keep the kids focused on the lesson because of his charisma and all round love of his job. But he wasn’t just a teacher to me he was a friend. I had countless conversations with him regarding things like comic books, videos games and the chiefs and royals. He made an impact on my life that I will carry with me for the rest of my life and I am unbelievably blessed to have known him. I have nothing but positive memories to look back on and I am forever grateful for it. Rest In Peace Mr. Gamber thank you for everything you’ve done

James Murphy Jan 17, 2022

Through my brother ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I believe I meant him once. He came over to help John move some of my things. My prayers are with you 🙏 And your family.

Patrick Burchard Jan 17, 2022

HTS parent ,Lenexa ,Kansas

All three of our children were blessed to have Pat as their 4th grade teacher at HTS. He has been and will always be the "golden standard" for an effective teacher in my kids lives. He will be missed.

Khoi - Yyen Jan 18, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. We are so grateful that our kids had Mr. Gamber as their teacher at HTS. We will continue to pray for The Gamber family and HTS community. May You rest in peace! With Love. Khoi Yyen Francis Cecilia Andrew

The Marsha family Jan 19, 2022

HTS student/confirmation ,Lenexa ,Kansas

We had the luck of Mr. Gamber being our son’s 4th grade teacher. He was engaging, fun and taught Jack much. Later, Jack asked Mr. Gamber to be his confirmation sponsor which cemented their friendship. Mr. Gamber, thank you for always loving our children and teaching them not only academically but also how to be a great human! You will be deeply missed within our HT community.

Boeding family Jan 21, 2022

Former students/friends - Good Shepherd ,Garland ,Texas

Our prayers go out to all Pat’s family and friends. He was a much loved teacher, coach and friend here in Texas. We especially enjoyed his devotion to his faith, and his sense of humor. God be with all of you.

Denise Cook Jan 22, 2022

mentor ,Lenexa ,Kansas

I worked with Patrick as his mentor many years ago as he earned his teaching license. I enjoyed seeing his enthusiasm in the classroom at Holy Trinity and his obvious willingness to learn and grow. He was a wonderful person and model for students. He often spoke of his family and his love shone through. I know he will be missed, but will live on in your hearts. Prayers to family and friends. Denise Cook

Maureen Aiken Jan 27, 2022

parent of former students ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Both of my sons- Daniel and Timothy Aiken said that "Mr Gamber was one of my favorite teachers". As a parent I remember his enthusiasm and exuberance for teaching. He was fun and yet he commanded respect from the kids.

Chris Johnson Aug 02, 2023

Friend ,Broomfield ,Colorado

Last night (8-1-23) I had a dream about an old classmate from high school that prompted me to reminisce about my high school years. When I looked up an old webpage for my 1987 graduating class at ONHS, it shocked me to learn that my friend Pat had passed. Pat was a great friend from the beginning. I first met him in 9th grade. He befriended me immediately in 1st period Spanish Class despite me being an awkward geeky kid. From my first day at Sante Fe Jr High, I had someone to sit with during lunch which is important in as you know. Our friendship continued throughout High School. Pat and I had similar interests and we took many classes together, including lunch. Pat was such a great friend that he drove out of his way to pick me up in his Duster every morning before school. The car only had an AM radio, but he put a OG cassette player on the hump, and we listened to the soundtrack to "Pretty in Pink" every morning. He played the Beach Boys Greatest Hits sometimes to change it up. To this day whenever I hear a song by OMD, I'm taken back to 1986 and our morning rides. Pat even continued to pick me up whenever we had our teenage tiffs and spats where we didn't talk to each other for weeks on end. I lost contact with Pat after High School. I attended U of Wyoming and ended up settling in the Denver area. It sounds like Pat continued to be an outstanding guy after high school and beyond. I wish I could have met him once more to tell him how great of a friend he was to me. Cheers, Pat. Until we meet again.