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Cole Christopher Gehrman, age 30, born May 8, 1993, passed away February 21, 2024. Cole was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Dorthy Gehrman and Patricia Holupchinski.
Survived by his heartbroken parents, Mark and Christel, his brothers Gregory & Brianna Gehrman and Zachary Gehrman & Alexandra, his nephews, Beckett and Parker, his niece, Collins, his grandfather, Raymond Holupchinski. Uncles and aunts, Erik Gehrman & Sandy, Paul & Michele Gehrman, Cheri & Todd Taylor, Tim and Tina Holupchinski. Cousins, Amanda, Kirsten, Nathan and Ryan. Cole was a loving son, brother, grandson and uncle.
Cole was passionate about snowboarding and skateboarding that started at a very young age and continued through to his adulthood. He was an athletic young man from the start, that played multiple sports throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman. He was gifted with computers and built/upgraded many. He also enjoyed working on numerous trucks over the years. He was mechanically inclined and had a "nack" for mechanics.
Love you forever Cole Christopher.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM, Friday, March 1, 2024 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to help cover funeral costs. You can make any monetary donations via Venmo, cash or check (made out to Greg Gehrman). Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ggehrman7
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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