Gerald A. Kehres Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald A. Kehres of New Washington, Ohio, who passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald A. Kehres to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis A. Kehres and Genevieve A. Kehres (Heydinger); his former wife Doris (Eggelston); his wife Estella Kehres (Koepele); his brothers, Frederick "Fritz" Kehres, Carl "Cotz" Kehres, Robert "Spark" Kehres (Connie) and Daniel Kehres; and his sisters-in-law, Pauline Kehres and Rene Kehres.
He is survived by: his children, Mike Kehres (Andrea) and Vickie Johnson; his grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Michele Kehres, Erik Johnson (Wendy), Scott Johnson (Angie) and Michael Johnson (Amber); his great grandchildren, Dustin Franklin, Taylor Johnson (Autumn), Ashley Neimayer (Jared), Ty Stiffler, Nathaniel Johnson, Mason Johnson, Paul Johnson and Emmett Johnson; his siblings, Benedict "Ben" Kehres, Kenneth "Shorty" Kehres, Father Frank Kehres and Sister Theresa Kehres; his sisters-in-law, Annabelle Kehres, Lois Kehres and Barb McKinley (John); his nieces, Susie Colahan (Dave), Phyllis Payne (Perry) and Linda Henrie (Bill); and his nephew Bill Gathergood (Bonnie).
Memorial contributions can be made to the retired priest fund through the Toledo Diocese at Perpetuate the Gift, PO Box 954, Toledo, OH 43697.
