William has 10 brothers and sisters the family started in Linton, North Dakota then moved to Aberdean, South Dakota. The Homestead Act opened up at that time and the family moved to McIntosh, South Dakota where they lived in homesteaded. William was born in McIntosh to Gottfried Gehring and Christina Schmeierer-Gehring. That is where the family lived until the parent’s death. William graduated from McIntosh High School in 1953. He worked construction until he was drafted into the army. He worked for Coors Brewing Company for 28 years, until his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Golden, CO until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gottfried and Christina Gehring his Siblings
Brothers- John and Lydia Gehring, Fred and Clara Gehring, Frank Gehring, Chris Gehring, Jack and Erma Gehring
Sisters – Christina and Art Sieler, Kate and Leonard Vahshaltz, Maggie and John Orman, Ester and Fred Bennett, and Elsie Pechan
And one Grandson Wayne Mooney
He is survived by his Wife Mary Gehring Children Larry Mike Rhonda Connie Pam and Rob
9 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren 2 Sister in laws and 1 Brother in law and many numerous nieces and nephews
His family was very special to him and made it a point to make every family reunion and almost all Class reunions
Viewing will be held at Olinger Woods Chapel 1100 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 on Friday August 13, 2015 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm and the Funeral will be held at First Baptist Church 1805 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 at 10:30 am on August 14, 2015 then will be buried at the Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, Golden, CO 80401 immediately following the service.
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