Rodger A. Gehring, 68 years of age, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home.
Born Sunday, March 27, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Carl, and Ellen (Boyd) Gehring.
Surviving are; his companion of 30 years, Crystal (Rehrig) Loar; son, Rodger Gehring, daughter, Melissa Gehring; brothers, Marvie Gehring, and Dennis Gehring; sisters, Nancy Ehrenfried, Judy Lisella, Janice Edem; stepchildren, Krista Leiby and her husband Dennis, Jennifer Rehrig; seven grandchildren.
A Panther Valley High School graduate, Rodger retired from T.E.I. Corporation of Pottstown having worked as a heating, and condenser technician. Rodger traveled extensively domestically, and internationally for work. An ardent NASCAR fan, Rodger followed the late Dale Ernhardt Sr.. A collector of antique farm tractors, Rodger enjoyed attending auctions, and was a collector of "Hit-&- Miss engines' ', attending area shows. Rodger was an avid hunter, and enjoyed the companionship of his dogs, and cats.
Pending arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
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