Marlene Marie Gehlhausen, 64, of Jasper, formerly of Bristow, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper surrounded by family.
Marlene was born December 5, 1959 in Huntingburg, to Oscar and Marie Leona (Oeding) Gessner. She married Roch Gehlhausen October 20, 1979 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church.
Marlene retired after working 32 years at Masterbrand Cabinets. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed trips to the casino.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Roch; a son, Todd Lee (Sarah) Gehlhausen of St. Anthony and a daughter, Bridget Marie (Jason) Schmitt of Jasper; six grandchildren, Emma, Maxton and Alivia Schmitt, Kora, Tucker and Reid Gehlhausen; two brothers, Frank (Marie) Gessner of Ferdinand and Tony (Donna) Gessner of St. Meinrad; four sisters, Carol (Bill) Meyer, Martha (Jerry) Hempfling and Paula (Tom) Vonderheide, all of Ferdinand, and Clara (LeeRay) Temple of St. Meinrad; two sisters in-law, Joyce Gessner of Celestine and Bonita Gessner of Jasper.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Allen Gessner and Mark Gessner.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. EST at St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Martin of Tours Cemetery in Siberia.
Friends may call on Monday, January 22,from 4-8 p.m. ET at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and also on Tuesday from 7-9:30 a.m. ET at Becher Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart To Heart Hospice, St. Martin of Tours Cemetery Fund or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
