Adeline W. Gehman

Adeline "Addie" Gehman, age 92, passed away on February 8, 2026 into the arms of the Lord she loved. Addie was born on June 10, 1933 to J. Paul and Barbara (Wismer) Rush. She was the youngest of seven children. On April 19,1953 she married Robert Gehman, Sr. with whom she spent 68 years. After Bob's death, Addie moved to Souderton Mennonite Home in September 2021 and enjoyed having many friends and taking part in various activities there.

Addie grew up on a farm and then married Bob, a farmer. She relished her role as a farm wife. In their early years she drove tractor to help with field work and fed animals. Later she made breakfast daily for those that worked on the farm; her husband, her sons, and hired hands. She is known by her grandchildren for making a delicious version of Egg McMuffins.

After raising their five children, Addie and Bob made room for others in their home. They hosted ten young men for one year at a time in an exchange program. Other folks lived with them for various reasons over the years. Addie & Bob tried to be the hands & feet of Jesus by offering their home and love to others. Addie served on the Mission Outreach Committee at their church for 30 years as another way to help those in need. She also served on the board of Spruce Lake Retreat for nine years.

Addie enjoyed music, playing piano for many years and learned to play guitar at age 44. She quickly excelled at guitar and then taught guitar at Clemmer Music Studio every Thursday for 31 years. She loved to do crossword puzzles in the daily paper and read books, especially biographies. She kept track of how many books she read after moving to her apartment at Souderton Mennonite Home.

Addie loved visits from her five children, fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking meals and playing games with them. Addie cooked many meals for guests and also hosted picnics, reunions, and pig roasts. Having folks gather at their farm brought Addie much joy.

Addie was predeceased by her daughter, Susan, in 2001, and her husband, Robert, in 2021, along with her siblings: Wilmer, Elsie Godshalk, Howard, Mary "Molly" Overholt, Elwood "Woody," and Nelson. She is survived by 4 children: Barry (Sharon) Gehman, Nancy (Randy) Heacock, Peggy (Jon) Ebersole, Robert Jr. (Stephanie) Gehman and Horace Longacre (Susan's husband). Grandchildren are Wendell (Katie) Gehman, Jennifer (Ryan) Detweiler, Brent (Erin) Gehman, Gregory (Shannon) Longacre, Nathan (Rachel) Longacre, Brandon (Hilary) Longacre, Vanessa (Zachary) Leach, Monica Heacock, Amanda Ebersole, Jessica Ebersole, Ryan (Carlena) Ebersole, Lindsay Gehman, Scott Gehman, and Paige Gehman.

Addie loved bright colors so feel free to wear colorful clothing to her memorial service on March 7, 2026 at Swamp Mennonite Church, 2125 Rosedale Rd, Quakertown, PA. Visitation will be from 10:30am to 12:15pm and memorial service at 12:30pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to Spruce Lake Retreat, 5389 PA-447, Canadensis, PA 18325 www.sprucelake.org or Souderton Mennonite Home Agape Fund, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446.