Larry Gebert dead at 65: Boise KTVB meteorologist passes away after heart attack as Idaho Gov Brad Little leads tributes

LARRY Gebert, longtime KTVB7 meteorologist, has died at age 65.

Gebert’s broadcasting career spanned 45 years.

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KTVB7 said Gebert passed away April 1. He had suffered complications from a heart attack.

However, the station did say Gebert was “surrounded by his loving family” and “passed away peacefully.”

“We will remember him for all of it, but we will always love him for his heart, kindness, support, friendship, and dedication,” KTVB7’s staff wrote.

“There will simply never be another like him.”

Idaho Governor Brad Little shared his condolences via Twitter.

“Sadly, some people leave holes in our lives so big they will never be filled,” Little wrote.

“Larry was a part of our Idaho community, and in the homes of many of our families every morning through his work on air. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Gebert’s broadcasting career began in 1977 while still studying at Carroll College in Helena, Montana.

He then began working in television in Great Falls, Montana. While he began as a sports reporter, Gebert eventually moved on to become a News Director.

Gebert moved to Boise in 1983 and has been with KTVB7 since 1992 as a meteorologist.

He is survived by his wife Julie, three sons, and two daughters-in-law. In their tribute, KTVB wrote Gebert would have “water ski(ed) across the Atlantic Ocean if any of them needed anything.”

Tributes to Gebert continue to pour in via social media, with many of his fellow coworkers chiming in to share their memories.

“Whenever I asked him how he was doing in the morning, he would always say “it’s another day in paradise,” tweeted KTVB7’s Maggie O’Mara.

“Guess what, Larry? Now you really are in paradise. I know God welcomed you with open arms. But, we are sure going to miss you down here. That’s the hardest part.”

“We lost a KTVB legend last night..and one of the most caring men of this community,” shared KTVB7’s Brian Holmes.

“From his tireless dedication to countless charities..to his perfect and well-known stache.. Larry Gebert will be missed by so many in Idaho..but especially by his family at home..and at work.”

“Rest in paradise to the legendary Larry Gebert. My condolences to his friends and family,” one Twitter user wrote.

Another “audibly gasped” after learning of Gebert’s death, tweeting “he was part of my childhood basically.”