In Memory of Casey J. Gehrke
Casey Gehrke, age 22, of Isanti died March 9, 2009 as a result of a automobile accident. A funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 13th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel. A time for visiting will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
Casey James Gehrke was born August 2, 1986 in Cambridge, Minnesota to Mark and Carol (Lewis) Gehrke. Casey attended Cambridge-Isanti schools. He was a free spirit who enjoyed hunting and especially fishing. Casey also liked bowling with his brother, Dillon, and cousin, Jessica.
He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Mark and Carol, of Isanti; two brothers, Dillon and Joseph, of Isanti; grandparents, Raymond Lewis and his wife Linda of Hibbing; and Patricia Gehrke of St. Francis; and by many other relatives and friends.
Casey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Florence Lewis and DelRoy Gehrke.
Our Deepest sympathy ,for your loss.
We were so sorry to hear about Casey. Casey meant so much to my son Brian. He was a nice young man with a great spirit. He will truly be missed by so many, but never forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
John, Maureen, Sean, Brian, James and Allison Cattell
I am so saddened by this tragedy. The Gehrke family is in my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Casey was such a nice young man and he will be truly missed by all those who knew him. May the lord be able to forgive those responsible for this accident and comfort those who are overwhelmed with greif.
Mark, Carol, Dillon, Joe & Family
Our deepest sympathy,
We are so sorry to hear about Casey’s tragic death!
May God give you peace during this most difficult time!
Kris, Devin & Justin
We were saddened when we heard about Casey and our prayers go out to his family. Our wish is that you all find strength and serenity through faith that Casey is in God’s hands now. Bless all of you in this tragic loss.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with all of you and give you peace and comfort during this time of sadness. Trust in God and he will help you through the pain and suffering of your loss.
Your family is in my prayers. When taylor told my sister i couldn’t believe what was going through all your minds. Stay strong Gehrke’s, May God be with all of you in this time of loss. God bless.
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you’re always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
To Casey’s Parents and Brothers,
Casey’s one of the best guys I know and I love him very much and so do many many people. He is so missed even though he’s only been gone for a couple weeks now. The pain we feel may never go away but it will weaken as our hearts try to heal. I hope you all are doing as well as possible and I hope you are all staying strong and I’m sure you are if your at all like casey. Casey means so much to me and I will never forget him he is always in my heart and prayers and so are all of you.
he was my cousin but we were never close but every time the isanti county parade would come he would be there smiling and laughing and alaways havign a good time we all miss him and we can never take it back! we will always love you and miss you casey