Elaine L. Gehin

Elaine L Gehin (Theis) passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, with her family by her side. Elaine was born to Louis and Alice (Wilcox) Theis on November 5, 1944.

Elaine was known for her smile and laughter. She enjoyed sitting around the table playing cards and games with her family and making Rice Krispies bars and cupcakes with her grandchildren. In her spare time, you could find her on the golf course. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her two dogs, Sadie, and Ginger.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Charlie Gehin, and her children: Jon (Pam) Ripp, Dale (Kari) Ripp, Connie Ripp, Brad Ripp (Sheila Statz) and her stepson, Graham (Chris) Gehin. She is also survived by her brother, Eugene (Louise) Theis. She is further survived by her four grandchildren, Keeley (Josh) Mather, Jaymie (Erin) Bauer, Spencer Ripp (Savannah Duren) and Holly Ripp, along with her seven great granddaughters, Kinley, Iris, Lacey, Azalea, Hadley, Oaklynn, and Dahlia.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home in Waunakee, and on Wednesday June 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. followed by her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St John’s Catholic Church, 209 South Street, in Waunakee. A private burial will take place immediately following the service. A luncheon will follow at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee.

Fly with the Angels Mama, we will love and miss you forever.

In his arms you found eternal peace, in our hearts your love forever lives.

Please share our memories of Elaine by posting in her Guestbook.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI