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for Steven Gehrke
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Jan
July 22, 2023
Steve, I can´t believe you left us fourteen years ago, and a day doesn´t go by that your Dad and I don´t think about you. I miss your smile and happy personality. Watch over your Dad, Chris and Dustin. Love you always, Jan xo
Dustin Gehrke
July 23, 2022
Hey Dad, Love you, Its almost you 13th anniversary of this tragic day, I miss and love you
November 22, 2013
Hey Stevie....was thinking about you a lot today.....I love ya bud....your son is quite the character and he has lots of people who love him....wish you were her to share his joy....I love you Stevie!!!
Edward Gehrke
May 11, 2011
The day your music died..........Love ya Stevie
Edward Gehrke
May 19, 2010
Little did we know that morning, that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you’re always by our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Edward Gehrke
August 25, 2009
I love you Stevie...Chris, Jan and I will miss you very very much.
Your Dad
August 4, 2009
God be with all who knew Steven he will be missed, and always loved.. My mind goes to the day our family was together for brunch in TN We all joined hands and prayed, I held Steven's. This is now, the way I will remember Steve along with his wonderful humor and personality.
Aunt Sheryl
Ann Krebs (Helton)
July 31, 2009
Ed and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for peace and love of friends and family to be with you during this time.
Lin Hillyard
July 30, 2009
I think of the times we all hung out together at a backyard barbeque, or one of our Christmas get togethers.Games in the basement with the girls ragging on you and the laughter that was part of the love.
Claire held you in a special place in her heart and always will.
Later memories of a grown up Steven with a gentle heart - a quirky sense of humor and a big smile that could light a room.
Give your Mum a hug from me. I miss her too.
Ed - We are so sorry.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lin,Vic,Victoria and Claire
Tish Rhoat
July 30, 2009
The first time I met Steve was picking him, my son Ray and friend Kevin in Downingtown. DHS just had a bomb scare and they boys walked to the Turkey Hill across from the McD's to phone me. Ray may the introductions. Steve had a great big smile,Kevin of course was reserved. From there on they were a 3 some. They had a band, Stevo was the drummer,Ray played guitar Kevin the bass. Stevo was a great spirit in my son and family life.
Steve you will be missed by many.When I hear the Red Hot Chili Peppers I will always think of you. It was a band you enjoyed listening to while in HS. This will make me smile. I am also smiling knowing that you and mom will be reunited. I also miss your mom.
RIP STEVO
Jennifer & Mike Ward
July 29, 2009
It pains me to know that Steve is gone and I know he will be missed deeply by many. My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends and hope you find the strength to make it through the days.
Being Dustin's Aunt I will be sure to always remind him, as he grows older, how wonderful his father was and for the short time they had together what a great father Steve was as well! My deepest sympathies.
Joe & Joanne Baldino
July 29, 2009
Ed and all family members may God help you all heal at this difficult time and always remember that Steve will live in your hearts forever. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Nicole Van Horn-Oliver
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicole Van Horn-Oliver
July 29, 2009
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia & Charley Bible
July 29, 2009
Ed & Jan...Our love and prayers are with you as you walk through this dark valley...Cling to your friends and your sweet memories of Steve to help you through this turbulent time...
Patricia & Charley Bilble
Psalm 23
Bonnie & Scott Hood
July 28, 2009
Ed and Jan,
We are so heartfully sorry! Know our Love,thoughts & prayers are with you...
Bonnie & Scott Hood
Laura Eggum
July 28, 2009
Ed and family,
You don't know me personally but Ed, you have been faithful in praying for my husband and our family during his recent illness. Kathy B. is my neighbor here in MN. First, I'd like to thank you so much for your prayers on our behalf. They mean more than you know.
Secondly, words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about the loss of your son. God is strong enough to carry you through. Let Him hold you up. Please know that we'll be faithful in praying now for you.
Jay Hooper
July 28, 2009
Ed and Jan,
I am sorry to hear this news. You two are truly a loving couple and my prayers are with you in these days. May God give you strength, rest and peace.
Blessings,
Tricia Zuniga
July 28, 2009
Ed & family-our hearts are breaking for all of you- may God help you through this time.
The Zuniga family
Sarah Franklin
July 28, 2009
Dearest Ed and Jan,
Words cannot adequately express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May you find peace and strength with each passing day.
Nick and Maria Cicchini
July 28, 2009
Ed, our hearts ache for you and your family. May God's love help to bear your grief.
Dave and Teresa Kunzinger
July 28, 2009
We’ll always remember Steve and Chris when they were boys at our house playing with the Great Danes. And then of course the famous ‘apple juice’ in the well story! Remember the laughs and the good times.
Be strong and God bless.
Teresa and Dave
Lil Michael
July 28, 2009
I Miss you sooo much steven, I know your in a better place now but i still cant believe it, I'm trying to stay strong for you and your son.. I will never forget the memories i had with you growing up watching beeves and butthead n playing the drums, everytime i think of drums i think of you.. I hope you and Aunt Pat are smiling down on us I miss you both soooo much I love you guys
Laura Walter
July 28, 2009
Steve and I grew up picking on each other and giving one another a hard time but I think we both knew it was out of love. Steven was like one of my adopted older brother like the rest of the boys I grew up with.
Some how even though we went off in different directions we always managed to find one another and keep in touch. We were able to talk to one another as if where still 12 years old. You are one of the few people that actually understood who I was and where I was coming from. We could tease one another and give each other a hard time only to try and boost ones self-esteem and it worked. You were that close friend I could not talk to for years and then catch up as if we were still living next door. You helped me get though some of the hardest parts of my life and I appreciate it so much. I don’t think you realized how much a random phone call or instant message made such a huge impact in my life. You always help me realize that I was better then what everyone else said.
Thank you for being such a faithful friend for you will truly be missed and remembered.
Love Mason and Laura Walter
July 28, 2009
Dear Ed, Jan and family,
We don't have any words to comfort you but we pray to God that you may find solace within family, friends and the wonderful memories of Steven.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Richard and Blanca Hellmund (West Chester, PA)
Patricia Walsh
July 28, 2009
Steven I can't find the right words to express how much your going to be missed. I hope you have found peace. You and your mom are back together now. I love and miss you both. The last thing you said to me was "how many times can I mess up the same recipe" Now you can laugh together the next time I try to make chicken & rice, and mess it up again. You both will always be with me.
Love, Aunt Tricia
July 28, 2009
We will always remember Steve wearing his hat and his laugh...We know how much he loved Dustin and will be missed very much. May he rest in peace....Our thoughts and prayers are with all....Charlene and Howard Jackson
Vick & Debbie Kleiner
July 28, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Melissa Procak
July 28, 2009
May your memories give you strength and may the love of those around you give you comfort in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy and Mitch Brooks
July 28, 2009
It's hard to find the words to offer comfort for the pain you are feeling. May God comfort and strengthen you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Kelly Vruno
July 28, 2009
I will always have the memories of the good times we had at Auntie Sheryl's house with all of us together. Uncle Butch, Jan, Chris- you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you guys!
Love, Kelly
Christina Kleiner
July 28, 2009
Honey, you have touched the lives of SO many people. Your spirit will live on through all of us and the special memories we each hold in our hearts. May your soul now be at peace.
Forever, for always and no matter what...I will love you.
Eric Taylor
July 28, 2009
Ed and Jan,
What can a person say? If he was your son Ed, he must have been one heck of a guy. My thoughts and prayers are for you and the family. Be strong and gentle at the same time.
Love,
Eric
lori vruno
July 28, 2009
Your free now Steven, we all love you very much, and will always remember the good times, the times you made me laugh so hard I cried, I will miss you more than words can express.
Love always and forever
Your cousin, Lori
July 28, 2009
So very sorry for your loss. All our prayers are with you~Dori and the rest of Medical & Surgical Specialists
July 28, 2009
Ed and Jan....our prayers are surrounding you, our hearts are breaking for you but it's God's love and grace that will get you through. We love you.
Charlotte & Jack French
Maryville, TN
Courtney Jackson
July 28, 2009
Steve will be greatly missed by all.
Aunt Shirley
July 28, 2009
You are home and always surrounded by the Love of God and your Mother. We will always miss you dearly, but forever have you in our hearts and our prayers.
julie kieley
July 28, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss ~ The Kieley Family ~
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