March 16, 1957 – Dec. 9, 2013
Roger D. Gehrke, 56, died of cancer Dec. 9, 2013 in Cottage Grove.
He was born March 16, 1957 in Crescent City to Robert and Avonell Gehrke, one of seven children.
Mr. Gehrke married Karen Brown in Brookings in 1976. He was a logger and did auto body repair. He owned Roger’s Collision and Repair in Cottage Grove.
Mr. Gehrke loved to be out in the fresh air, whether puttering in the yard, driving around soaking up scenery or just sitting to soak up the sun.
His favorite hobbies were planning pranks on friends and telling stories. He could always make people laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Miranda and Cassandra; and granddaughter Natasha, all of Cottage Grove; and his six siblings.
A celebration of life service is planned for Jan. 18, 2014 at a location to be announced.
Paid Obituary.