Mildred E.L. Gehringer, 88, of Kutztown, died Jan. 7, 2021, at home.

She and her husband, the late Harold R. Gehringer, were married 68 years before his death in 2018.

Born in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Cora C. (Mertz) Wessner.

Devoting much of her life to caring for her family, she especially loved caring for children, and her home was a warm, welcoming place for many young people over the years.

She was co-owner of Four Springs Farms, where she worked all her life.

She also worked at the former Mohr’s Orchards for many years and at Weisenberg Elementary School as a cook.

For more than 50 years, she was a member of Seipstown Grange where she served on the board as an officer in various positions and was a member of the cooking team.

She loved to travel throughout the United States, including Hawaii, Europe and the Caribbean, most recently taking different bus trips.

She was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church, Breinigsville.

Her survivors include son Kenneth H. Gehringer and wife, Diane, of Kutztown; grandchildren Wyatt Gehringer and wife, Leah, Cyrus Gehringer and wife, Jenny, and Charles Isamoyer and wife, Devin; great-grandchildren, Wes, Ashtyn, Wade and John; and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Isamoyer, and brothers, Wayne and Alfred Wessner.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to Ziegels Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.