On Monday, August 26, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Margaret C. Gellner; father of Anne Miller, Michael, Christopher, Paul, Mark, David, Charles and Anthony Gellner; brother of John Gellner. Also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a Lt. in the US Navy during WWII, serving in the Pacific Fleet and was involved in the battle of Iwo Jima. He retired as the Chief of the Foreign Affairs Division of the Congressional Research Service. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 29, 2013, 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.