By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, January 4, 2019

    4:00 to 8:00 pm and

    Saturday, January 5, 2019

    9:30 to 10:30 am

    First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL

  • Service

    Saturday, January 5, 2019

    10:30 am

    First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Gerald D. Suhre, 89, of Highland, IL, died, Monday, December 31, 2018 at his residence, with his family by his side.

    Gerald was born July 25, 1929 in Alton, IL to Frederick and Nora (nee Stille) Suhre. On October 16, 1949, he married Gatha Gailbraith at Salem United Church of Christ.

    He was a member of Carpenter’s Local, St. Louis, MO.  Gerald loved fishing and camping.  He enjoyed woodworking, having a deep desire to create things with his own hands.  Gerald was known for his sense of humor.  He especially enjoyed time with his family.

    Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Gatha Suhre, Highland, IL; son, Leonard (Donna) Suhre, Alhambra, IL; grandchildren, Dr. Chris (Marlo Morrow) Suhre, MD, and Nicole (John) Dick; great grandchildren, Noah, Aiden, Samantha & Jillian Suhre, and Jacob & Evelyn Dick; siblings, Ruth Hosto, Alhambra, IL, Robert (June) Suhre, Collinsville, IL, Raymond (Susan) Suhre, Troy, IL; several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Nora Suhre; grandson, Ryan Leonard Suhre; brother-in-law, Robert Hosto.

    Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Alhambra or the Donor’s Choice.

    Visitation: Friday, January 4, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 9:30 to 10:30 am, at First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL

    Funeral Service: Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:30 am, First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL.

    Clergy:  Pastor Mark Gause

    Interment: Salem Evangelical Cemetery, Alhambra, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Tracey (Imboden) Zobrist / January 1, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Being neighbors with Gatha and Gerald growing up is something I will always remember.

  2. Rosalie Huebener / January 1, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Suhre. He was such a nice man with a great sense of humor. When he made the first doll bed, I asked him how much I owed him. He laughed and said I couldn’t afford it. I will always keep my doll bed and the stool that he also made. Leonard, you have beautiful parents. Your dad and mom were and are two very special folks. My deepest sympathies.

  3. Mike Otto / January 3, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    Gatha – Leonard & Family, It is with great sadness to hear about Gerald. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying his
    family. Always having a kind word to say and a pleasure to be around. I think back on the times at Roberts Chevrolet, delivering the paper to his home and all the visits while riding past your home. He will be missed
    by all that knew him. God Bless You All.

  4. DAVID & LOIS ZIEGLER / January 5, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    With our heartfelt sympathy to the Suhre family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. David & Lois Ziegler

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