Edward “Ed” Leonard Gehrke
Of Arlington Heights

Edward L. Gehrke was born April 3, 1935 in Chicago to Edward and Mary (nee Mosczynski) Gerke. He passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Gehrke served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was an electrician with Local # 134 I.B.E.W. for over 40 years before retiring June 1, 1997. He was an avid bowler, an enthusiastic collector and sports fan. Ed enjoyed listening to symphony music and loved to travel internationally.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Louise (nee Nespo) Gehrke whom he married May 25, 1957; his loving children, Cynthia L., Keith E., and Dean R. Gehrke; his grandson, Joe A. Gehrke; and his brother, Anthony Gehrke.

Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Pozniak; his dear aunt Irene Jacobs; his parents; and his beloved grandparents Leo and Joanna Gerke.

Ed will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Visitation from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10:00 AM.

Interment is at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004