Brian J.  Gehring

Brian J. Gehring

January 12, 1972 - February 28, 2024

Obituary

MADISON - Brian J. Gehring, age 52, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 12, 1972, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of Kenneth and Mary Gehring.


Brian graduated from Sun Prairie High School and attended National Louis University. He worked as a team member at Target for about 20 years. In his free time, he loved participating in church activities, singing karaoke, volunteering at the PBS Pledge Drive and Quilt Show, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was an active member of James Reeb Universal Unitarian Church.


Brian is survived by his parents, Ken and Mary Gehring; brothers, Mark (Cheryl) Gehring and Mike Gehring; sister, Jodie (Peter) Arenz; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  


Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, March 23, 2024, followed by funeral services with the Rev. Bowie Kling-Garcia presiding.  The family invites friends and family to a lunch at Gunderson following the service. A private burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens on Monday, March 25, 2024.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to James Reeb Universal Unitarian Church or to Agrace HospiceCare. Links to both organizations appear below.


The family wishes to thank the staff at UW Hospital, Agrace HospiceCare and Happy Happy Homes for all of their wonderful care and support given to Brian and his family during his illness.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420


Events

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Visitation
Sat Mar 23, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Sat Mar 23, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Luncheon After Service
Sat Mar 23, 2024 @ 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Emily Arenz
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Love you, uncle Brian! Thanks for the laughter!
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Lisa Blumer
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Brian ….Oh the memories we have from Working at West Arbor together. You were always a gentle kind caring soul . Them Kids used to drive you crazy oh how I remember them days . You tried so hard to be so serious with the kids but always cracked when they made you laugh! Mr. Mark and his pranks with us were the highlight of the day. Miss Yvonne she adored you as did I :) All them days of sanitizing the toys were always a drag lol but we always muddled through it . We made long lasting memories and a friendship that I cherished ❤️ Heaven definitely gained an amazing Angel the day you entered Heaven and walked with Jesus !! You are now free my friend fly high and rest in paradise. I will forever remember you and never forget you. #forgetyoucancer#kickrocks#cancersucks#freeofthebeast#warrioroflife#
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Carin Bringelson
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Thanks, Brian, for all the good times at church. You were always a friendly and loving presence. We will miss you. <3
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Tanya Kientopf
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I was in middle school with Brian. He was such a nice and caring person! I have thought of him over the years. Heaven definitely gained an angel! Tanya Kientopf (McLean)
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Leila Pine
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Brian was so compassionate and kind to everyone. He asked me to add him to our e-mail list for the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Team at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation and showed compassion to our most vulnerable neighbors. He was delightful to chat with at our outdoor picnics during the pandemic, careful to wear his face mask and obey all the social distancing and food safety rules. He will be dearly missed.

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