Gordon W. Gehring

GORDON W.GEHRING, of Hartford died due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident February 19, 2012 at the age of 81 years. Gordon was born September 24, 1930 in Hartford to Edwin J. and Louise Marie (nee Scholz) Gehring. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Stoffel on April 21, 1956 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Gordon was a successful electrician with Jordan Electric for 39 years, 14 years as owner. He was a member of the IBEW Local 494 and had the foresight to transition a successful contracting business to two of his sons. Gordon enjoyed his vegetable gardens and his tree farms in Waupaca and Portage Counties. He was an amateur forester, logger and long-standing member of WWOA. He also enjoyed producing grapes for juice and wine. He enjoyed spending time with family and his numerous friends. Time was spent traveling, dancing and at many card parties. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2689 as past Grand Knight and life member. He was involved with Scouting for many years and was rewarded with his seven sons achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Gordon was a member of St. Mary of the Hill Catholic Parish, having served on the Church Council and working on the parish antique fair. He also volunteered at the Holy Hill Arts and Craft Fair and for the Red Cross transportation service. Gordon served his country in the United States Army for two years. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley, beloved sons Randy (Diane), Robert (Leslie), Arthur (Jackie), Kevin (Mary Lee), Keith (Mary), Mark (Karen), and Todd (Renee) Gehring, and his 27 precious grandchildren, Nick (Alicia), Sarah (Paul) Jacobsen, Matthew (fiancé Stacy Bauer), Jacob (Krysten), Peter, Michael, Allison, Christina, Kristen, Kelly, Joey, LeAnn, Emily, Abigail, Madeline, Gregory, Erika, John, Megan, Ryan, Scott, Grace, Luke, Della, Logan, Derek, and Denise Gehring, and by 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister, Rosemary Meitner, sister-in-laws Donna Gehring and Arlene Strupp, Gladys (Frank) Scharrer, and by brother-in-law James (Patricia) Stoffel. Gordon is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends, and the dear friends of St. Mary of the Hill Parish. He is preceded in death by his brother, James, and his parents, Edwin and Louise Gehring. The Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Holy Hill, Hubertus, with Father Fred Alexander, OCD, officiating. Visitation at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, Friday March 2, 2012 from 3-7 PM with recitation of the rosary followed by the vigil service. Closing visitation and morning prayers to be held on March 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, followed by funeral procession from Hartford to Holy Hill. Burial at St. Mary’s of the Hill parish cemetery. Memorials to St. Mary of the Hill Parish, Discalced Carmelite Friars-Holy Hill or St. Lawrence Seminary. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, 226 S. Main Street, Hartford is serving the family. www.berndt-ledesma.com

Gordon W. Gehring

September 24, 1930 - February 19, 2012