1925
Louis
2015
Louis Amos Gehrett
January 28, 1925 — May 21, 2015
Louis A. Gehrett was born in Walla Walla on January 28, 1925 and passed away at the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla on May 21, 2015. Lou’s parents, Tolbert & Theresa (Cole) Gehrett had 4 children, Dorotha, (Grandstaff), Rod Gehrett, Lou & Dean Gehrett.
Lou graduated from Wa-Hi in 1943 just in time to be drafted into World War II U.S. Air Force, serving in European Theater, mostly England, France & Germany as a Sgt. Radar Technician. After The war, he started college at WSC and soon to meet the love of his life, Pat Finnegan (a WW girl) and the rest is history. Married August 20, 1950, they enjoyed a wonderful 65 years together.
Lou started his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1949 at McNary Dam & later at the Walla Walla Corps District office. During this time, 2 sons were born, Jay Michael & Jon Patrick.
Lou was a great sports fan—both playing himself & watching his TV and best of all, seeing his sons & grandchildren’s games & matches. He loved golf & he and Pat played together at home and all over the US & Europe. He also was a happy fisherman. He was very active teaching his sons & coaching early baseball years. Lou was a dedicated Boy Scout leader hiking into Eagle Cap in the Wallowa’s with the troop every summer & acquired Father & Sons Award.
In the late 70s, Lou had a chance to work at the Corps division in Frankfurt, Germany for 5 ½ years, pairing with NATO; a fantastic tour for him & Pat with travel all over Europe.
Lou cherished his family & loved being with them as much as possible; Loon Lake summers & skiing winters among others.
Lou was a member of the First Congregational Church, Life Member of BPOE #287, Past treasurer Eastgate Lions Club, Past president of CEREO, and a Walla Walla Country Club member.
He was preceded in death by his mother, sister & brother. Survivors are his wife, Patricia Gehrett; brother, Dean, sister-in-law, Mae Gehrett, son, Jay (Shari) & son, Jon (Chella) and 6 granddaughters, Kristine Erickson (Ellis), Meghan Cavazos (Chris), Kaitlin Gehrett, Kendall Gehrett, Ashlyn Gehrett & Hollis Gehrett and 6 great grandchildren.
Here’s to the best husband, father & grandfather that blessed our lives.
The memorial funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Adam Kirtley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, the Washington Odd Fellows Home or the charity of the donor’s choice through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA.
Lou graduated from Wa-Hi in 1943 just in time to be drafted into World War II U.S. Air Force, serving in European Theater, mostly England, France & Germany as a Sgt. Radar Technician. After The war, he started college at WSC and soon to meet the love of his life, Pat Finnegan (a WW girl) and the rest is history. Married August 20, 1950, they enjoyed a wonderful 65 years together.
Lou started his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1949 at McNary Dam & later at the Walla Walla Corps District office. During this time, 2 sons were born, Jay Michael & Jon Patrick.
Lou was a great sports fan—both playing himself & watching his TV and best of all, seeing his sons & grandchildren’s games & matches. He loved golf & he and Pat played together at home and all over the US & Europe. He also was a happy fisherman. He was very active teaching his sons & coaching early baseball years. Lou was a dedicated Boy Scout leader hiking into Eagle Cap in the Wallowa’s with the troop every summer & acquired Father & Sons Award.
In the late 70s, Lou had a chance to work at the Corps division in Frankfurt, Germany for 5 ½ years, pairing with NATO; a fantastic tour for him & Pat with travel all over Europe.
Lou cherished his family & loved being with them as much as possible; Loon Lake summers & skiing winters among others.
Lou was a member of the First Congregational Church, Life Member of BPOE #287, Past treasurer Eastgate Lions Club, Past president of CEREO, and a Walla Walla Country Club member.
He was preceded in death by his mother, sister & brother. Survivors are his wife, Patricia Gehrett; brother, Dean, sister-in-law, Mae Gehrett, son, Jay (Shari) & son, Jon (Chella) and 6 granddaughters, Kristine Erickson (Ellis), Meghan Cavazos (Chris), Kaitlin Gehrett, Kendall Gehrett, Ashlyn Gehrett & Hollis Gehrett and 6 great grandchildren.
Here’s to the best husband, father & grandfather that blessed our lives.
The memorial funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Adam Kirtley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, the Washington Odd Fellows Home or the charity of the donor’s choice through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA.
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