Henry H. Gehman

Henry H. Gehman, 91, formerly of Denver, passed away on December 2, 2023 as a resident of Fairmount Homes.

Born in West Earl Township, he was the son of the late Peter H. and Elsie (Hursh) Gehman.

He was the husband of the late Martha R. (Martin) Gehman, with whom he married on November 25, 1954 and shared 67 years of marriage until the time of her passing on November 5, 2022.

He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church. He started out as a farmer, then later moved into cabinetry work and then became a realtor and broker for 30 years. He enjoyed beekeeping, gardening small produce, writing short stories and poetry, fishing and playing checkers and chess. He was previously involved in the prison ministry for several years.

Henry is survived by his children; Robert husband of Louann (Snyder) Gehman of Reinholds, Marion wife of Gary Bergey of Morgantown, Flo wife of Linford Weber of Fleetwood, Jane wife of Brad Weins of Hillsboro, KS and Geraldine wife of Ivan Reimer of Meade, KS. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and his siblings; Eli husband of Hannah (Zimmerman) Gehman of CO and Rachel wife of Marty Zimmerman of CO.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings; Titus, Paul and Marvin Gehman, Kathryn Nolt, Elizabeth Burkholder, Anna Wenger and Naomi Nolt.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl PA 17519 with Pastor Tony Witmer officiating. A Viewing will be held for one hour prior to the time of service. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bowmansville Mennonite Church Brotherhood Fund at the address listed above.

C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.