Gordon Oscar Gehringer

Gordon went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw with his family by his side at the age of 96. He was born to the late Oscar and Eleanor (Nuffer) Gehringer on July 7, 1929 in Bay County, Michigan. He was a devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Amelith and was very active in the church community. Early in life, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was baptized on July 28, 1929 and confirmed on April 18, 1943. Gordon was a man of strong faith, witnessing for Jesus Christ until his very last breath. He had an immense love for his wife, his family, and most importantly, his Lord.

Gordon was very proud to be a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He retired as a IBEW Local 692 electrician before going on to own and operate Gehringer Orchard, where he worked side by side with his wife each day. Their bond was inseparable and he is now reunited with his bride of 71 years, Geraldine Gehringer. As a family, they enjoyed camping and traveling together creating many memories. In retirement, he developed a remarkable talent for woodworking and cabinetmaking, leaving behind work that will be appreciated and cherished for years to come.

Gordon is survived by his children, Gregg Gehringer, Grant (Debbie) Gehringer, Geoffrey (Carol) Gehringer and Gayle (Tony) Johnson; grandchildren, Nate Gehringer, Josh Gehringer, Grant Gehringer Jr., Jennifer (David) Ruehs, Eric (Lauren) Heim, Jonathan (Amanda) Gehringer, Stephanie (Mel) Johnson and Matthew (McKaely) Johnson; many great grandchildren; sister, Carol Gehringer; sister-in-law, Frances Kloha and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Kloha) Gehringer; sister, Barbara (George) Keintz; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Gehringer; sister-in-law’s, Lucille (Maynard) Rauschert, Norma (Ronald) Peil, Eldred (Delbert) Stallings, and Carol (Loren) Appold and brother-in-law, Floyd Kloha.

Funeral service for Gordon will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Amelith with Military Honors and interment to follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Jerry Gauthier. The family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home and on Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Amelith from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Gordon’s name to St. John’s Development Fund.