Ronald Colin Gehring's Obituary
Ronald Colin Gehring, 77, of Harmony, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the University of Maryland Medical System at Easton.
Born May 19, 1943 in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Otto Carl Gehring and Florence Flowers Gehring.
He was a 1961 graduate of Preston High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for four years. After his discharge, he attended the University of Maryland College Park.
He was an avid Baltimore Oriole’s fan and an all-around handyman who loved to tinker in his shop. He was a Free Mason for 36 years and a very active member of Nanticoke Lodge A.F. & A. M. No. 172 in Federalsburg, Maryland where he served as Worshipful Master a total of 9 times over the years. He also served as Secretary for the past three years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, June Gehring, and two children Craig Gehring (Iris) and Dawn Swann (Judd). In addition, four grandchildren, Cody Swann, Devin Swann, Luke Gehring and Madison Gehring. Two brothers, Steve Gehring (Susie), Jack Gehring and a sister, Susan Lang (Steve) along with several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harmony United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 145 Preston, Maryland 21655 or to the Nanticoke Lodge No. 172., 311 Greenridge Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632.
Services entrusted to the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg. Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com
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