Richard "Dick" Gehrke

Richard Gehrke Obituary

Gehrke, Richard "Dick" Age 91, a resident of Eagle River, WI and formerly of Milwaukee, WI and Three Lakes, WI, died on Tuesday March 9, 2010, at his home. Dick was born on March 7, 1919, in Milwaukee, WI, to Otto and Anna Gehrke. He served in the US army during WWII and was POW. He retired as a Milwaukee Co. Deputy Sheriff after 30 years of service. He was a proud member of the Wauwatosa Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Tripoli Shrine Temple Provost Unit. Dick will always be remembered for his hospitality, kindness, generosity, hard work, love of the Northwoods and his residence on 7 Mile Lake, campfires, his garage, Westerns, and War Pictures. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 1 brother, 1 son-in-law and many friends. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Hazel Gehrke; sons, Rick (Joan) Gehrke and James (Cheryl) Gehrke; daughters, Janice (Tom Roadt) Weisbrod and Linda (Robert) Nowak; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris (Fred) Gebauer and Carole (Don Mease) Schmid; nieces, nephews and many friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Ministry Health Home Hospice for their care and support. We'll miss you, buddy! Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gehrke

8 Entries

Lori and Mark Kleszczynski

March 6, 2024

Hi grandpa!
Miss you!
Cheers!

Jeff & Peg Drews

April 5, 2010

To the Gehrke Family,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Dick was a great guy. I have fond memories of deer hunting with him and of course some "on the job" advise.

Jeff & Peg Drews

Linda

March 15, 2010

Dad,
I miss you so very much. You will always be my big, strong deputy sheriff dad who took me to school, took the entire family on our very special vacation "up north". I so looked forward to that every year. And then you and Mom were fortunate enough to retire early and build your dream home on that same lake we vacationed at every year. You always supported me throughout the years, even though sometimes you didn't agree or understand the decisions I had to make. You gave me love and comfort and lots of wonderful memories I will now have to rely on to keep me going each day you are no longer with me. Watch over me and my family; I know you will always be with us. Thank you for your love and guidance; I love and miss you terribly.

Dan & Pam Bailey

March 13, 2010

Dear Gehrke Family
We were very sorry to hear about Dick, our memories of him go back many many years ago when Linda and I worked together at Kohls' buying office. He was a good man and always made me laugh. Over the past years Dan and I have talked many times about the whole family and miss you all very much. If any of you read this we would like to get in touch with Linda again. (Linda, your God son asks about you often) Please contact us at [email protected] or 414-543-2805. Again we were very sorry to hear about Dick our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

March 12, 2010

DAD;
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. IT GIVES ME COMFORT TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE.WATCH OVER US. YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART.I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE VACATIONS AT PINECREST RESORT.THANKS FOR THE LOANS FOR MY CARS AND FOR WATCHING MY MUSTANG WHILE I WAS IN GERMANY,CAN'T FORGET THE DEER HUNTING TRIPS,HELPING BUILD THE HOUSE UP NORTH,PLAYING CRIBBAGE,CAMPFIRES, SNOWMOBILING WITH YOU AND CLIFF[SAY HI FOR ME],THE HIDEAWAY, DRINKING BEER AND ROAD KILL CHILI AND JUST SPENDING TIME TOGETHER WAS THE THING I LIKED BEST. THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES.LOVE YOUR SON RICK.

Lori

March 12, 2010

Hi Gramps-
I am so glad I got to spend some of the last days of your life with you the past year...I cherished every minute. I will always remember all the good times, all the good memories, and all the good laughs! The most fondest memories from being "up north"! (Of course!)
I already miss you.
My friends and I have already had a few beers in your honor, and in memory of you!
Mark misses you too, no more beers to share in the basement! He will take good care of all the cars you gave him over the years...he loves each and everyone of them!
All of your children & grandchildren will remember you in their own special way.....
And, don't worry...we will take good care of Grandma. She misses you already!
Love, Lori (Mark & Max too!)

Heather Schmid

March 12, 2010

So much to remember from you...spending your days out in the garage, 7 Mile Lake, you helping me get those darn blood sucker's off of me from the lake, camp fires, three wheelers, Grankid's Corner, liver suasage sandwhiches, the Hideaway, listening to your POW experience, and so much more. Miss you Gramps! Heather

March 12, 2010

DICK; THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. YOU WILL BE THE BEST BARTENDER IN HEAVEN.

JOAN

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