Obituary: Gehrman, Emil F.
Age 87
He was raised in Latah, WA, and moved to Spokane in the mid-1930’s.
He died at home from a heart attack on November 29, 2014.
Emil served in the U. S. Army.
He was a truck driver for Ross Transfer and retired from Bestway Motor Freight in 1986.
Emil is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; children: Jean Labarge, Ed (Lee) Sonderman, Luann (Remy) Osso, Darrel (Holly) Gehrman, Carey (Brian) Olinger, Doug (Kathy) Gehrman, Bob (Felicia) Sonderman, Sheryl Johnson, Lori (Michael) Matthews; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Emil was a member of the VFW Post 1435 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
He loved the horses, football, golf, gardening (especially tomatoes), fishing, Dave’s Tavern and socializing with family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Thornhill Valley Funeral Home,1400 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Meals-on-Wheels or VFW Post 1435.