Charles Gehrke

Dr Gehrke was a mentor, colleague and hero to me. We first met during my Internal Medicine residency. We later became colleagues when I joined the medical staff of SJMH in 1977. I worked with and beside Chuck in various medical leadership roles and also on chemical dependency issues.

Sharell and all Family members:

I am deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Gehrke's passing but take comfort in knowing how much Life he gave to his patients, both in Oncology and in Addiction Medicine. As a resident in Hem/Onc at St. Joe's, to me he was a forthright teacher for what would be the compassionate treatment plan. I spent much time doing H&P's at the new Huron Oaks learning about that field waaaay back then, and now as a retired Anesthesiologist, have chosen a career in...

many memories of an old Jaycee friend...and now we are all old...RIP Chuck!

I was fortunate to work with Dr. G at Ascension Brighton Center for Recovery. He touched so many with his passion for the addiction field... so blessed to have known him!

That picture of him just makes me smile. I worked along side Dr. Gehrke at the old St. Joes. A very respected physician.

Thank you Dr. Gehrke for making this world a better place! God bless you and yours always!

May the almighty bless the memory of Dr. Gehrke forever.

Dr.Gehrke was a kind and thoughtful colleague. He was always available for no nonsense great advice whenever we encountered a complex hematologic problem in the Operating room.

A life well lived.

Sincerely,
Mikio Hiraga, M.D.

Dr. Gehrke has had a profound influence at Brighton Center for Recovery on both patients and us, his physician colleagues. Through his years of service, passion for teaching, and strong mentorship, he certainly has left impressions that have touched thousands of lives. He always took to time to mold me as a physician, and I certainly count him as an influential mentor in my life. His graciousness, wisdom and thoughtfulness will be sorely missed. I want to extend my condolences to all of the...