Charles F. “Chuck” Gher, 65, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 30, 1954 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Hilda (Dunkel) Gher. Chuck married Ashli Jones on September 21, 2002.
Chuck was very proud of his family and enjoyed watching his children at their sporting events. Being a lifelong resident of Allendale, he was a huge supporter of Allendale School and could always be found volunteering at many different events. Chuck and Ashli have helped with the school’s concessions stands and this was something he always looked forward to. Among Chuck’s hobbies, he had a special love of racing and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He worked at Pacific Press & Shear for thirty-seven years. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Chuck will be remembered by his loving wife of seventeen years, Ashli Gher of Allendale; sons, Luke Gher of Evansville, IN, Owen-Joe Gher, Wyatt Gher, Chase Gher and Jax Gher all of Allendale; daughter, Heather (Tim) Thacker of Mount Carmel; four grandchildren, Jacob, Kody, Dylan and Grace Thacker; two brothers, Joe (Cathy) Gher of Newburgh, IN and Don (Mary) Gher of Seattle, Washington; many loved nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow at Allendale Cemetery.
The Gher family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Chuck’s memory to the Allendale Educational Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Chuck’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Gher family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
