Gerhard Karl Klagge

I bought my first VW from Gerhard in 1964, and being a German teacher, we hit if off from the start. We maintained a friendship over the years. I would stop by D-Patrick and visit with him and he was always a joy to talk to. I met his mother in the 60's and knew his children when they were little. I was always amazed at how they could switch from German to English in their conversations with their parents. I have been to his lovely hometown, Celle, several times. I am very sad about the...

I was saddened to hear of Gerhard`s passing, I considered him part of the Jones family. As a young boy of 10 or 11 i can remember going with my father to McGee Motors and buying a VW Bug...(the first of at least 11 that my father bought from him.....) that was my first encounter with a German speaking English and trying to understand him.... I can remember asking dad--- What did he say????

Then years later when my wife came home from working at a Doctors office and asking me if I knew...

Linda,
I was saddened to hear of Gerhards passing. He was an icon in our community of automobile enthusiasts, and I will miss his involvement in the PCA and his visits to my office. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call!

Brian Buxton

My sympathies are with his family. I hope all of his children are doing well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I met Gerhard through my then husband and we bought several cars from him and visited with him and his family (back in the late 70's).

LDK and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.