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John Kehring Obituary
John was born on December 1st, 1933 in Chicago, IL and grew up in Parma, MI. He served honorably and with distinction in the US Navy for 20 years from 1952-1972, serving tours in Washington D.C., San Diego, Adak, Alaska, and finally retiring as a Senior Chief Data Processing Technician in 1972 while stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines. Additionally, he served with honor and distinction in the US Customs Service for 20 years from 1975-1995, serving tours in Nogales, AZ; Sasabe, AZ and finally retiring in 1995 as the Yuma Port Director.
John is survived by his beautiful wife of 57 years, Ruth Kehring of Yuma; half-brother Robert (Sandy) Record of MI; daughter Joyce (Roger) Riggs of Yuma; and sons John (Julie) Kehring of Tucson; and Jeff (Becky) Kehring of Poulsbo, WA. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Sunset Vista Funeral Home, 11357 E. 40th St. in Yuma this Saturday, 26 March, 2011 at 2:00 P.M.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hospice of Yuma online (http://www.hospiceofyuma.com), or mail in /drop off at 1824 S. 8th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364.
Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.
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First Name Houston (Del) Last Name Allman
July 21, 2018
John and I were neighbors in Amado, AZ. We were both in U.S.Customs, he was an Inspector and I was a Patrol Officer. Great neighbor and good guy to share a beer with. Sorry I didn't keep I touch. I retired and live in Murphy, N.C. now.
Jeff Kehring
October 26, 2011
Dad, Becky and I love you and miss you so much. I feel very empty at times and so lost. We will continue to hold you close in our hearts and will take the very best care of mom. Don't worry.
Pamela Alvarez
June 20, 2011
I love you Grandpa and miss you so much!!!
Stacy Ivy
April 2, 2011
Dad, Grandma, Aunt Joyce, Uncle John... I love you all so much and wish I could have been there with you when Grandpa went home. He will always be loved and greatly missed.
Love, Stacy
March 28, 2011
Dear Ruth, Joyce, John & Jeff;
We received an email about your loss of John while traveling. It is hard for us to believe he is gone. We remember our trips into the desert from Amado, building the fence and buying chickens. Our love to all of you.
Tim & Maxine Cahoon
Kathy Kehring
March 27, 2011
To the Kehring family: I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I never met John in person, we have been in occasional contact over the last 10 years through our common interest of genealogical research, and attempting to find a connection between the Chicago Kehring's and Wisconsin Kehring's (my husband's family). Although we never found the direct connection, I was recipient of John's generosity as he shared documents and information that he had collected. I will truly miss my online friend.
March 26, 2011
Ruth, Joyce,John and Jeff, your Dad was a great friend and his passing will leave a big space in all our lives. We were in SATU at Camp Elliot together for a few years and shot together for a long time. He was a real competitor and a very helpful team mate if you ever needed help. Mom, Dad, my wife Norma and I co hosted the retired Navy Competitive Shooters Reunion in Tucson in 1995 and had a wonderful time. God Bless You All and friends we shall remain. Ted and Norma Nelson, Yuma
Donna Stuth
March 26, 2011
John is my first cousin, but I only met him once about 2 years ago, when he generously shared the family genealogy that he had spent years amassing. He was a truly wonderful man and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Record
March 26, 2011
Ruth,Joyce,John and Jeff. My heart goes out to you guys. I lost a brother but you lost a husband and a father! I'm so glad I got to spend a short time with him in his last minutes on earth!
Time heals all but they don't tell you how much time it takes! This one is going to take a while!
Love you all,
Bob(Corky)Record
March 25, 2011
I worked for John at the San Luis POE. Last October we happened to meet at the Yuma Hospital where my wife was dying. We reminisced for a few minutes, great moments. I certainly understand your emptyness and grief. God Bless You! Richard Akerman
March 25, 2011
I worked for John at the San Luis POE. Last October we happened to meet at Yuma Hospital where my wife was dying. We sat & reminised for several minutes, a great few moments! I certainly understand your emptiness and grief. I'm very sorry. Richard Akerman
March 25, 2011
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Mr. Kehring was a wonderful man. We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Jon & Martha Fugate
March 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the family........I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Kehring.....sweet man.......always wearing his Charger fan clothing representing =) RIP
Faidley Family
March 25, 2011
We are so sorry to hear John is gone. We'll miss seeing John going up and down the dirt road on his John Deere doing his best to level out the bumps.
Cliff Erickson
March 25, 2011
Worked with John at the POE, San Luis, AZ. Great guy.
Cliff Erickson
Leonard Chomic
March 24, 2011
We were sorry read of John's passing.
We were friends while he attended
St. John's High School in Jackson and
recently corresponded with him prior to
our 60th class reunion last summer.
Leonard & Virgilene Chomic, Jackson,MI
Rose Hill
March 24, 2011
We love you Ruth and will miss John so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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