Gerald Gehrke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Gehrke (Kingston, Illinois), born in New Holland, Illinois, who passed away on March 3, 2018 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Gehrke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Gehrke and Amanda Gehrke (Franz); his siblings, Golda Mae Gehrke and Merle; his daughter Carolyn Gehrke; and his grandson Nicholas Schwalbach.

He is survived by: his spouses, Vivian Treakle and Alta Wood; his children, Marilyn Turner (Karl) of Normal, IL, Marj Medina of Issaquah, WA, Linda Helgeson (Brad) of Lincoln, IL, Brenda Roosevelt (Greg) of Glen Carbon, IL, David Gehrke of Kingston, IL, John Gehrke of Springfield, IL and Diane Cook (Larry) of Lincoln, IL; and his stepchildren, Kathy Moorhead of Lincoln, IL, Deb Faner of Shawnee, KS and Diane Faner of Lincoln, IL. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.