Allen C. Gehrke's Obituary
Allen C. Gehrke of Fort Myers, FL passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born September 29, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Earl F. Gehrke and Angeline “Jenny” (nee Pasdirtz) Gehrke. Mr. Gehrke was a retired Sr. VP of Corporate Development with the Godfrey Co. – a division of Sentry Foods of Waukesha, WI. Allen was active in his community. He spent his summers in Delafield, WI. He attended MSOE, was a former treasurer of the Milwaukee Yacht Club, a past member of the Woodland Sportsmen’s Club, listed in Who’s Who in America and a former Board Member for the MACC Fund. He was a USCG licensed Captain, an avid boater and a member of The Landings Yacht Club. In addition to his parents, Allen is preceded in death by a sister, Jane Stefanac. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 59+ years, Roberta (nee Bohrer) Gehrke; his children, Mark A. (Cheri L.) Gehrke of Oak Creek, WI, Lynda F. Natvig of Fort Atkinson, WI and Christine K. Nelson of Muskego, WI. He is also survived by his sister, Lois Sas of St. Petersburg, FL; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 12171 Iona Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gladiolus Food Bank or Habitat For Humanity/Women Build, 1288 North Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, FL 33903. Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared on his tribute page at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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