Bryce Andrew Gerlach

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son. Bryce Andrew Gerlach, died tragically Saturday October 12, 2024, as a victim of a senseless crime while protecting the lives of others. He brought immeasurable love and joy to our lives with his kind heart and bright smile.
Bryce was a senior at Corydon Central High School. He is well known in the community for his skills on the soccer and football fields, as well as his amazing ability to make everyone around him laugh. His favorite position on the soccer field was being the goalkeeper. His talent on the soccer field led to his passion for football. Most recently he was the kicker/punter and cornerback for Corydon Central High School. His strong relentless work ethic in sports was to fulfill his dream of playing college football. He recently won the IHSAA sportsmanship award during the Corydon Scottsburg football game.
Bryce is survived by his parents, Scott and Heather Deatrick Gerlach, sister, Isabella Gerlach, brother, Owen Gerlach, Maternal grandparents, Ron and Sherri Deatrick and Paternal grandparents, Don and Margaret Gerlach, aunts and uncles, and Heidi Barrett (Brett), Mark Gerlach (Meagan), Chad Gerlach (Samantha); cousins, Blake (Lily), Hailey, Sadie, and Tyler Barrett; Macyn, Madelyn, Mavery, and Ronnie Gerlach, girlfriend, Precious Flahn; and a host of many friends.
He is preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Elizabeth Grant, Frances Deatrick, and Norma Court.
Bryce enjoyed spending time with his best friend and brother Owen driving around town in the “Big Blue” truck. They did everything together including tireless workouts, playing sports, four wheeling and just hanging out. He hoped to follow in his big sister’s, Bella’s footsteps by playing sports in college. Bryce was Bella’s biggest fan and proud to see the community support her.
Bryce’s passion for football extended beyond Corydon Central. He shared a brotherhood with players and coaches from multiple teams in our area.
As we struggle to understand or comprehend how this tragedy could have taken place, what we can do is “Live Like Bryce”. We need to put others before ourselves, spreading joy, a smile and never meeting a stranger. He treated his teammates as if they were his brothers. What an amazing way to honor his memory by treating each other as if we are all brothers and sisters, spreading kindness, a smile and joy.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 17th, 2024, from 12 PM until 8 PM, and again on Saturday October 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM, at First Capital Christian Church, 305 Oliver Street, Corydon, Indiana 47112. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11 AM also at First Capital Christian Church. A private graveside service will follow. Pallbearers will be Owen Gerlach, Blake Barrett, Tyler Barrett, Lucas Lee, Sam Haskins, Trey Wiley, Dylan Adams, and Brogan Teeter. Honorary pallbearers will be the Corydon Central High School Football Team and the Floyd Central High School Football Team.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to: In Memory of Bryce Gerlach for a Memorial Scholarship to continue Bryce’s legacy of helping others. These donations can be made in person or by mail at Region’s Bank, 501 Old Capital Plaza Corydon, Indiana 47112.

Gehlbach and Royse Funeral Home is entrusted with handling arrangements.