Nancy E. Gehret

Nancy E. Gehret, 81, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald G. Gehret who passed away June 4, 2016.  Born in Muhlenberg Township, Nancy was the daughter of the late Allen R. and Erma W. (Drake) Kraatz.  She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church and was a 1959 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.  Nancy was employed by Rite Aid on the 5^th Street Highway for many years.   She will be remembered for her love of bingo, playing cards, visiting the Glenside Hunting Cabin and traveling to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Disney, and Seaside Heights.  However, her greatest love was her family.  Nancy’s last message was “I love all of you.  Please love each other.  Love, Mom/Mom-Mom”.

Nancy is survived by her sons Gregg D. Gehret husband of Karen M. of Leesport and Scott A. Gehret husband of Ashleigh G. of Leesport and her 5 grandchildren, Erin, Aiden, Noah, Alexander, and Adysson.  Nancy was preceded in death by her brother Harold Sallada. 

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home 1605 Rockland Street, Hampden Heights, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11:00 am.  Reverend Mark E. Brophy will officiate.  Interment will follow at Alsace Cemetery.  The family will receive relatives and friends at Bean Funeral Home Monday, November 27, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.  Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com