EDWARD LEONARD "ED" GEHRKE

EDWARD GEHRKE Obituary

Edward Leonard "Ed" Gehrke of Arlington Heights Edward L. Gehrke was born April 3, 1935, in Chicago, to Edward and Mary (nee Mosczynski) Gerke. He passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Arlington Heights. Mr. Gehrke served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was an electrician with Local #134 I.B.E.W. for over 40 years, before retiring June 1, 1997. He was an avid bowler, an enthusiastic collector and sports fan. Ed enjoyed listening to symphony music and loved to travel internationally. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Louise Gehrke (nee Nespo), whom he married May 25, 1957; his loving children, Cynthia L., Keith E. and Dean R. Gehrke; his grandson, Joe A. Gehrke; and his brother, Anthony Gehrke. Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Pozniak; his dear aunt, Irene Jacobs; his parents; and his beloved grandparents, Leo and Joanna Gerke. Ed will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the funeral home, proceeding to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. For information and condolences, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.

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Published by Daily Herald from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD GEHRKE

13 Entries

Michelle Pozniak

April 4, 2024

I met you when I was a little girl. Sad to see you have passed. I hope you and my dad have rekindled. Rest peacefully
Michelle

Paul Szalajka

July 2, 2011

Keith,
Sorry for the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your entire family.
Sincerely,
Paul R Szalajka

June 25, 2011

Prayers are with you every day. You will be missed each day more then the previous day.

Geri Schultz

June 23, 2011

Dean and Family,

Your Father's greatest achievement was heading up such a wonderful, close and loving family. That kind of mutual love and respect is hard to find these days, but your family is a shining example. The wake and Mass were a beautiful, very personal, heartfelt tribute to your Dad. I know you'll all miss him terribly, but you can take comfort in knowing that his love for you is forever.

Mary Kirkwood Draffkorn

June 23, 2011

Dean,

I just read this online. My sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Kirkwood Draffkorn

Ed,Carol,Alan,Nikki, and June

June 22, 2011

Keith,my mom wished she could be there for all of you.She sends her condolences.

Frank Hansen

June 22, 2011

"My condolances are with your whole family. Ed always could make me Laugh! Ed was a good friend who will be missed.

June 21, 2011

My condolances are with your whole family. Ed always could make you laugh! Prayers are being offered for his soul and the family.
Our hope is in the Lord!
God Bless,
John M. (a friend of Ed's)

Kristen Fredriksen

June 21, 2011

Ed entertained and educated me with his life stories and his endless knowledge. I lived several houses away from him and he always liked to shop our neighborhood garage sales and chat. He had a hilarious sense of humor, a refreshing view of living life and a smile oh and of course a new joke! He loved his family and Keith's dog! We shared the same love of dogs and I remember him mentioning that dog. He always made a point to stop and say hi or wave as he sped off in his Nissan. I will really really miss him and I will never forget him or his stories he shared.

Scott Anderson

June 21, 2011

Ed,Took me to Woodfield when it first opened.He also thru me out of my first baseball game.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lenny Becht

June 21, 2011

Cindy,
Hope your doing O.k. My prayers are with you. Let me know if you need anything.

Cheryl Marchese

June 21, 2011

Cindy,
I didn't have the privilege of meeting your father but knowing you I can be assured he was a man of high character and intelligence.
My prayers are with you and your family and if you need friends around you, I am there for you. Cheryl Marchese

Dawn D'Astice

June 21, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a daughter and her father. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Cindy know your father loved you so much and was so very proud of you. He will continue to be in your life giving you the guidance and support in all the special ways that were his own.

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