Merlin Gehring

Merlin D. Gehring, 70, of Columbus, NE passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2024 at his home in Columbus, NE.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Bible Baptist Church in Columbus Ne, With Pastor Robert Walker officiating.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday Evening and 1:00 PM until service time on Tuesday, all taking place at the Church.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.

Merlin Dean Gehring was born August 10th, 1954 to Walter and Grace Gehring in Columbus, NE.  He attended Columbus High School where he graduated in 1972.

On September 30th, 1973 he was united in marriage to Lynita Anderson in Columbus, NE.  They were blessed with 5 children.

Merlin was a lifelong resident of Columbus, working at the family business from an early age.  In 1990 Merlin became owner and president of Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Company, Inc.  The business grew to include two concrete plant locations and paving and trucking divisions.

He was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, treasurer, and Sunday School teacher for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Lynita, 2 daughters: Jennifer Tucker and husband Paul, Michelle Gehring; three sons: Bryce and wife Kay, Kevin and wife Ann, Seth and wife Joanna, all of Columbus; 25 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.

One sister, Janell (Stephen) Anderson

Two brothers, Eugene (Sarah) and Gaylan

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Grace Gehring, and his sister, Jeanne.