Jeff Gehrig, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, to Robert William Gehrig & Marian Raker Gehrig. Jeff traveled to Europe after high school, and was retired from Jones Lang Lasalle, after 17 years. He was devoted to his family & friends, and absolutely adored his wife & children. He always had a positive outlook on life, enjoyed being a stay at home dad, cooking, gardening and photography. Jeff loved the beach, dolphins and visiting Carrabelle, FL.
Survivors include wife, Catherine Martin Gehrig of Dallas, GA; mother, Marian Raker Gehrig of Dubuque, IA; sons, Wesley Gehrig of Camp Lejune, NC, William Gehrig of Clayton County, GA, Matthew Gehrig of Dallas, GA; daughter, Ashley Marie Martin of Dallas, GA; brother, Mark Gehrig of Colorado; sisters & brothers-in-law, Janice & Mike Filitti of Clinton, IA, Meg & Shannon Werb of Minneapolis, MN.
Funeral services for Mr. Gehrig will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 2:00 PM, from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Tony Sherrill officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, March 8, 2015, from 11:00 AM until the time of service. In accordance to the family’s wishes, the body will be cremated following the service.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)