p72, 102 E. Beverly Ave. Pontiac, MI passed away at St. Joseph Hospital February 3, 2018.12px;"He was born in Belvidere, ILL. on December 15,1945 a son of Edward amp; Alwilda Gehrke.12px;"He was a retired construction worker and Army Veteran.12px;"Survivors include, his best friend and love of 39 years, Katherine Hoffman. Best friend, Mike Steir. A son, Cory Lawrence, Roscommon, MI. Daughters, Kelly Hoste, Lapeer, MI., Katie Rumfelt, TN. Ridge, TN.12px;"Sons, Gerald Gehrke, Garden Prairie, ILL., Mark Gehrke (deceased) Garden Prairie, ILL., 8 grandchildren, and many loving nephews and nieces. div /div