Ray Byron Gehrt's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2020 in Columbus, Indiana

Ray Byron Gehrt

March 13, 1931 - April 3, 2020 (89 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

Ray Byron Gehrt's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2020 in Columbus, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home

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Ray Byron Gehrt

March 13, 1931 - April 3, 2020 (89 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

Ray Byron Gehrt Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ray Byron Gehrt (Columbus, Indiana), born in Bloomington, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on April 3, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Byron Gehrt to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Gehrt and Wanda Gehrt (Bahan); his son Jeff Gehrt; his brother Clifford Gehrt; his cousin Mildred Williford; his nephew Marty Cline; and his brothers-in-law, Frank Cline and Bob Cooey.

He is survived by: his wife Connie Gehrt; his daughters, Betsy Gehrt of Columbus and Susan Criswell (Brad) of Columbus; his sister Shirley Cooey of Pensacola, FL; his grandchildren, Tyler Criswell (Kelsea) of Loveland, OH, Sarah Criswell (Scott Overmyer) of Portland, OR, Aaron Barger of Columbus and Byron Barger of Columbus; his nieces and nephews, Frank Gehrt (Margaret), Dale Cooey (Karen), Ray Cooey (Allison), Alice Furst, Lisa Armour (Ginny Moon), Becky Driver (Mitchell) and Ellen Cooey (Kellie McDaniel); his cousins, Dr. Phil Williford (Susan), Michael Williford (Sharon) and David Williford (Laurence); and his sister-in-law Karen Cline.

Memorial contributions may be made to FCC Capital Projects Campaign through First Christian Church, 531 5th St. Columbus, IN 47201.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home



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