Lawrence J. “Larry” Gehrlein, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Boyington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gulfport.
Larry was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a “Snow Bird” and actively attended Bel Aire Baptist Church in Gulfport, MS during the winter months and New Hope Church in Huntington, Indiana during the summer. Larry honorably served our country in the United States Navy where he retired. He also continued his public service career and retired from the United States Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph E. and Genevieve Gehrlein; and his brother, William “Billy” Gehrlein.
His memories will be cherished by his beloved and devoted wife, Deane Gehrlein, Gulfport, MS and Huntington, IN; son, Jeff Gehrlein (Mary) of Hopewell Junction, NY; step-sons, Rod Spencer (Lora) of Fort Wayne, IN and Kevin Teusch (Marilyn) of Huntington, IN; daughters, Sherry Burford (Robert) and Janny McKenzie (Jeff) of Mobile, AL; one sister, MaryLou Kahl of FL; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15452 O’Neal Road, Gulfport with funeral service to begin at noon. Burial will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Gulfport. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Heart Association.