Ronald Gehlbach
[March
01, 2013]
SPRINGFIELD -- Ronald Lee Gehlbach, 73,
of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at 9:10 a.m. at
Memorial Medical Center.
(The obituary below was provided by the funeral
home.)
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Ronald Lee Gehlbach, 73, of Springfield, died at
9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at
Memorial Medical Center.
Ronald was born February 2, 1940, in Lincoln, the
son of George and Ella Mae Lane Gehlbach. He was
married to Margaret Mary Meyer on April 28, 1974 by
Judge Harlington Wood, Jr. in Springfield.
Ronald was a graduate of Lincoln Community High
School and Lincoln College. He got his start in the
floral industry working for Gullet's Greenhouse in
Lincoln. In September 1974 he and Margaret moved to
Chicago where they resided until October 2010. While
in Chicago they owned and operated an artificial
flower shop.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Roger and Norman; and one sister-in-law,
Patricia.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two brothers,
Eugene "Gene" and David; one sister, Donna Fuller;
two sisters-in-law, Jenni and Rosie; and his dog,
Maggie.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation
Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering: The family will receive friends
from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at
Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St.,
Springfield.
Memorial Ceremony: The family will host a memorial
ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at
St. John's United Church of Christ, 204 7th Street,
Lincoln.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. John's
UCC, 204 7th St., Lincoln, IL 62656 or Memorial
Medical Center Foundation, 701 N. 1st St.,
Springfield, IL 62702.
Please visit
butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your
condolences.
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