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Anna Gehrke

December 7, 1917 - February 21, 2015

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Bristol Lutheran Church
6835 Hwy N
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Wednesday 2/25, 11:00 am

Anna Gehrke, age 97, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Sun Prairie. She was born on December 7, 1917 in the Town of Bristol and was the daughter of Carl and Nellie Reinen. She married Gordon C. Gehrke on November 21, 1935 in Madison.
Anna came from a family of 9. She was a lifetime member of Bristol Lutheran Church where she participated in Ladies Aide, Altar Guild, and Church choir. Anna loved to cook, especially making Norwegian delicacies. She will be missed by many friends and family from Church who were touched by her.
She is survived by her sons, Gene (Bev) of Sun Prairie, Richard (Carol) of Phelps, and Gary of Sun Prairie; 3 sisters, Clara Higgins, Margaret Schey, and Alice Bakke; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; 4 brothers, Charlie, Alfred, Arnold and Paul; 1 sister, Eleanor; granddaughter Marci Gehrke; great-granddaughter Jessica Moldrem; close friend and sister-in-law Anna Reinen.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Bristol Lutheran Church, 6835 Hwy N in Sun Prairie with Pastor Rick Reiten presiding. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sun Prairie Food Pantry. Anna's family would like to thank Pastor Rick, Sun Prairie EMS, and Anne Seitz.

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Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com

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Anna Gehrke, age 97, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Sun Prairie. She was born on December 7, 1917 in the Town of Bristol and was the daughter of Carl and Nellie Reinen. She married Gordon C. Gehrke on November 21, 1935 in Madison. Anna came from a family of 9. She wasContinue Reading

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Dawn Anderson left a message on February 25, 2015:
Good friends are like stars in the sky, you can't always see them but you know they are there. Grandma Ann will be alive in my heart and memory forever.
Dale Weichmann left a message on February 25, 2015:
Anna was a wonderful lady, very kind persona, always a joy to converse with. Anna will be dearly missed by all who knew her, she will be forever in our Hearts.
Greg and Gayle Reierson left a message on February 24, 2015:
We met Anna a short while ago at Regency Place. What a treasure she was to know! We will miss her friendship, stories, and the brightness she brought to the room when she entered. We will keep her family and friends in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Please find comfort that she is now with her Savior.
Tom & Dee Dee Baldauf left a message on February 24, 2015:
"Grandma Ann" as we always referred to her cared for our girls while we were working. Ann was so good to them and they loved her deeply. The girls kept in touch with her thru letters and cards. Whenever they visited Sun Prairie they made a special effort to see her. When Gordon retired they would go for rides during the day, shopping, ice cream and it was always an eventful trip for them. We were very blessed to have Ann in our lives. Ann was a very caring and loving person. She touched the hearts of many and will be deeply missed. We know that she is now reunited with Gordon and that will make her very happy. We love you Ann. Tom, Dee Dee, Alicia, Baldauf, Dawn (Baldauf) Anderson
Alan Gehrke left a message on February 24, 2015:
My grandmother was and always will be my angel, She has been there for me whenever I was down and always looking to help someone that needed it. She was a wonderful women, those kinds of women you can't just find every day. I know she is happy now that she is back in my grandfathers arms where she belongs. God Bless You Grandma, You will be missed. Rest In Peace! Love, Alan
Joy left a message on February 23, 2015:
I became a friend to Anna since 2011 when I moved to the Regency Place Senior Living Apts. We lived a few doors apart as neighbors. Always wearing a smile and a pleasant person to chat with. When visiting my mother at the Sun Prairie Health Care Ctr., Anna would be among the residents during a Bingo event as I sat next to mom. Thoughts and prayers to Anna's family. Joy Reininger Sun Prairie
Laurie left a message on February 23, 2015:
We only knew Ann for a short time, but from the moment we met her she was so warm and welcoming. An absolutely sweet woman that touched a special place in my heart with her kindness. We always looked forward to walking past her during communion at church, where we could find her in her usual spot! She always was interested in knowing how our little one was doing and often made a special trip over to our seat to chat with us. Although we never shared more than short conversations at church, she was the friendly woman that really made us feel instantly like we belonged. Also, something about her always reminded me of my grandmother (also Ann). Our thoughts and prayers are with her entire family and friends.
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