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Albert Rea Gerlach

Portland, Oregon

1922 - 2016

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Gerlach, Albert Rea 94 Sept. 15, 1922 Nov. 17, 2016 Albert "Bud" Gerlach was born Sept. 15, 1922 to Albert and Mary Sarah (Min) Rea Gerlach in Chicago, Ill. In 1925 his family moved to Portland, where his father, a stained glass artist, worked for Povey Brothers Glass Co. Following high school,...

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Bud also worked with my dad, Bert Willemse, in the stained glass business. My parents spoke so highly of him.

A good way to remember Bud Gerlach is to go somewhere to hear live music, or enjoy a stained glass window, especially in Portland and Vancouver. He was a delightful cousin and a good person.

I knew Mr. Gerlach in the 1970s and early 80s when I was interested in stained glass. He was always ready to provide advice when I needed it on a project. His basement was always full of glass material and instruments. Rest in peace, Bud.