Cole Christopher Gehrman

Cole Christopher Gehrman obituary, Cottage Grove, MN

Cole Christopher Gehrman

Cole Gehrman Obituary

Visit the Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Cottage Grove website to view the full obituary.

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 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Cottage Grove

7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

How to support Cole's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Cole Gehrman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more