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Manfred Gerlach Obituary
Gerlach's widow and unidentified close friends told the Tagesspiegel newspaper, MDR state broadcaster and other German media that Gerlach died late Monday in a Berlin hospital after a long illness. Gerlach's official office and German government officials said they could not confirm his death.
Gerlach led the Liberal Democratic Party before the fall of the Berlin Wall in late 1989. After East Germany opened its borders, he became the first to challenge the Communists' leading role in the nation and helped institute changes that paved the way toward reunification with West Germany.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Karen Caldwell
October 21, 2011
To the family of Manfred Gerlach,
It is with deep regret on the passing of Manfred Gerlach I realize that the death of a friend and family member is an irreparable loss to you. Those we love left us with gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. They gave us wisdom that we can still recall, companionship when we were alone, comfort when we needed it.
May the tender mercy that God has always shown me be with your family now so that you will know that you are not alone, and may the prayers of other help in some small way to bring you strength, comfort and courage each day.
Many words will be expressed, yet we know God can express and provide to you and your family everything that is needed to care and sustain your hearts. Isaiah 46:1 will offer you some comfort , but the loss of a love one is more direct and personal. So wanted to send you these words of sincere sympathy upon the death of a loyal friend and trusted family member. My prayers will be with you and your family.
October 21, 2011
I am truly sorry for the loss of someone who worked to bring people together. I hope that as a family you all are able to move forward with the knowledge that the God of love will bring an end to mourning and out cries and pain as promised a Revelation 21:3&4.
Sincerely,
P. Nesbitt
Marilynn
October 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Mr. Gerlach. My condolences to the family at this very difficult time in your lives. Words can't express the sadn ess that such loss can bring. May our Heavenly Father give you peace and comfort. Psalm 147:3 comforts us with these words: He is healing the broken hearted one's.
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Jeanette
October 20, 2011
To the family and friends of Manfred Gerlach,
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes - Psalm 116:15.
October 19, 2011
What a courageous man. He yearned for better conditions from his government. We all do.
Thank Jesus, our now reigning King for teaching us how to pray.
“YOU must pray, then, this way:
“‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth."
May the God of all comfort give you his peace.
Louisiana
October 19, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Gerlach. May knowing other care give you all a measure of peace, the the God of all tender mercies who see your pain of heart give you the needed comfort and strength to endure in this sorrowful time.
October 18, 2011
To the family of Manfred Gerlach, my condolences for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this difficult time. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.)
October 18, 2011
My sincere condolence to the Gerlach family and friends
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