John Gehrke Jr.
Former Marion County resident John W. “Johnny” Gehrke Jr., 78, of Burns, Ore., died Aug. 5 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore.
Born Sept. 4, 1931, on the family farm near Wilsey to John W. Sr. and Gladys E. (Miller) Gehrke, he graduated from Lost Springs High School in 1950.
He married Barbara Adams on Sept. 7, 1952, in Herington. She survives. He was a farmer and rancher, moving to Oregon in 1981.
A daughter, sister, and his parents preceded him in death.
Other survivors include a son, Blaine of Lost Springs; a sister, Irene Parrish of San Diego; a brother, Larry of Arizona; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. The Rev. Charles Norman will officiate.
A memorial is to the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Penwell-Gable Funeral Home, 404 S Broadway St, Herington KS 67449.
Last modified Aug. 12, 2010