Vernon Frederick Gehrls Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vernon Frederick Gehrls of Fairgrove, Michigan, born in Bay City, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vernon Frederick left this world on September 2, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon Frederick Gehrls to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Gehrls and Phebe Gehrls (Fenner); his daughter Mary Elizabeth Gehrls; and his siblings, Howard Gehrls, Erma Botkins, Mabel Gehrls and Henry Gehrls.

He is survived by: his wife Martha Crosby; his children, Jeff Gehrls (Kim), Tom Gehrls (Wanda) and Ann Drzewiecki (Scott); his grandchildren, Justin Gehrls (Becky), Jessica Gehrls (Buck Hessler), Molly Hill (Bradley), Marty Gehrls, Stacey Drzewiecki (Will Periard), Nick Drzewiecki (Faith Taylor) and Caylyn Ruppal; his great grandchild Eli Gehrls; his sister-in-law Nancy Bremer (James); and his niece Sue Montei (Monte). He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the wishes of the family.