Donald E. Gehrling Sr. US Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Diane nee Flaherty). Devoted father of Dennis(Manuela), Donald Jr., Douglas(Lisa) and the late Dr. Denise Gehrling. Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Marjorie Duerr, Lorraine Chippetine and the late Charles Gehrling. Dear brother in law of Charles Flaherty. 42 years of service with American National Can Co. Member of Sacred Heart Fun Club. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 9AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10AM Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Horizon Hospice, 3408 Vollmer Rd. Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410