Obituary

Name: La Moine Henry Gehner Age: 89
Address: Staunton, IL, formerly of Mt. Olive, IL.
Died: Saturday, March 7, 2015, 3:05 am Place: Residence, Staunton, IL
Born: September 23, 1925 Place: Mt. Olive, IL
Father: the late: Henry Gehner Mother: the late: Bertha Schwing
Spouse: the late: Maria Gabriella Strini died May 20, 2001.
Date of Marriage: September 16, 1950 Place of Marriage: Pocahontas, Arkansas
Schooling: attended Mt. Olive Schools. Graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the class of 1946 after returning from his military service.
Church: Current member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton, Illinois and formerly a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mt. Olive where he was baptized and confirmed.
Occupation: Employed by the U.S. Post Office, St. Louis, Missouri. Early employment was for Jubelt's Bakery
Military: A member of the United States Army serving during WWII. Attained the rank of Corporal in the Military Police. Was a Prisoner of War . Received the Good Conduct Medal // European-African and Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon // American Theatre Ribbon // WWII Victory Medal // 2 Bronze Campaign Stars and a Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Interests: Enjoyed yard work and gardening // An avid Cardinal fan // Especially loved taking the Veterans Honor Flight in June of 2010.

Survivors: Companion, Vi Fischer of Staunton, IL // 1 Sister, Rolene Gregory of Gillespie, IL.

Preceded in Death: Parents, Henry & Bertha Schwing Gehner // Wife: Maria Gabriella Strini Gehner, who died May 20, 2001. // 2 Sisters, Nadine Gehner and Adelhyde Weidner

Visitation: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton, IL, ,
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton, IL, ,
Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Mt. Olive, IL.
Clergy: Reverend Kelly Mittels
Music: Organist: David Cisler accompanied the congregation on "In The Garden" & "The Old Rugged Cross" and Soloist, Ernie Thomack sang "Amazing Grace".
Military Rites: The flag will be folded by Ron Hubert and LaVern Rosenthal and presented to Vi Fischer by Ron Hubert. Ray Slapak and Richard Willows served as Honor Guard. Ernie Thomack sang "God Bless America' and played Taps at graveside.
Lunch: Family & Friends will be served at R & B's Restaurant in Staunton, IL after the service..
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton, IL.

Becker & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.