William Gehlbach
[September
18, 2012]
LINCOLN -- William P. Gehlbach, 87, of
Lincoln, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at St. Clara's Manor.
(Below is a copy of
the obituary from the funeral home.)
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Lincoln-William P. Gehlbach, 87, of Lincoln died
September 17, 2012 at St. Clara’s Manor, Lincoln.
Mr. Gehlbach was born on September 2, 1925 in
Lincoln, IL the son of Harry J. and Anna Schrader
Gehlbach. He married Betty L. Purkey on September
12, 1948.
Bill was a respected general contractor in the
Lincoln community. He was a lifelong member of St.
John United Church of Christ active in the bell
choir and vocal choir. He served in the United
States Navy during World War II.
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He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty;
daughter, Linda S. (Terry) Leslie; sons, Phillip P. (Becky)
Gehlbach; Michael W. (Betsy) Gehlbach; and Thomas E. (Leon
Van Winkle) Gehlbach; eight grandchildren; five great
grandchildren; and three brothers. Parents and one sister
preceded him in death.
At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements for
cremation and later interment are being handled by
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home. Memorials may be
made to St. John United Church of Christ. Condolences may be
sent to 422 Sixth St, Lincoln, IL or 515 Fifth St., Lincoln,
IL.
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