Sharon Lynn Gehl, 67, of Wayzata, Minn., passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at home with her family by her side.

She was born on Long Island, N.Y.  She graduated from Garden City High School in Garden City, Long Island.  She was a graduate of Indiana University and a member of the Kappa Delta sorority.

She was a woman of strong Christian faith who touched the lives of many through her kind giving spirit.  She will be truly missed by all.

 She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Larry Gehl, three daughters, Lisa (John) Wing, Jan (Chad) Gniffke, Kelly (Jamey) Dunlap; mother, Jane Armstrong; brother, Keith Armstrong; sister, Robb Rice; and seven grandchildren, Paige Gniffke, Jack Wing, Luke Wing, Jake Gniffke, Mason Dunlap, Kate Wing and Mackenzie Dunlap.

A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, Minn. 55343.

David Lee Funeral Home of Wayzata, 952-473-5577, is handling arrangements and are online at: www.davidleefuneralhome.com.