Gaylan Gehring

Gaylan Gehring, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away November 8, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at Brookestone Acres following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Bible Baptist Church in Columbus with Pastor Robert Walker officiating. Visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Visitation continues on Wednesday from 1-2 pm at the Church. Interment is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Gaylan George Gehring was born March 17, 1949 to Walter and Grace (Kruse) Gehring in Columbus, NE.  He received his education at  Columbus High School. Gaylan was a lifelong resident of Columbus, working at the family business, Gehring Construction and Ready Mix from an early age. In 1994 he started his own concrete pumping business, Heartland Concrete Placement, Inc. Gaylan was actively involved in the business until his final days. He was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church.

He is survived by:
Son- Gaylan Jr. (Yanaisy) Gehring
Son- Shane (Kimberly) Gehring,
Son- Jeff (Tina) Gehring
Son- Lance (Maria) Gehring
8 grandchildren

Sister- Janell (Stephen) Anderson
Brother- Eugene (Sarah) Gehring
Sister-in-law- Lynita Gehring

He is preceded in death by:
His parents- Walter & Grace Gehring
Daughter- Charlene Gehring
Granddaughter in infancy
Brother- Merlin Gehring
Sister- Jeanne Gehring