Obituary of Michael R. Gehr

Michael R. Gehr

Age 57 of Allegan, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Mike was born in Chicago, IL on February 3, 1965, the son of David and Virginia (Nergaard) Gehr Valentino.  He graduated from Naperville North High School with the class of 1983 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University. Mike was employed as a Key Account Manager with Pfizer. He loved football, baseball, fishing off his dock, and great Country Music

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Ann (Wildenradt) Gehr; son, Tyler; daughter, Tessa; stepson, Langdon; his mother, Virginia (Nergaard) Gehr Valentino; and brother, Tim Gehr.  Many wonderful nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded by his father, David Gehr.

A devoted father, husband, and friend, he was loved by many for his kindness and infectious laugh. He was one-in-a-million. He will truly be missed and will forever be in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be used to support a charity important to Mike.

Services for Michael R. Gehr will be held privately by his family and cremation rites have been accorded.  Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.