Gerd Wendler

I had 4 great years at the GI with Gerd as my advisor. He was a very generous and caring person who went out of his way to make sure I was well taken care of. I will never forget him.

My condolences. When I worked at the GI, Gerd and I always had great conversations, often about climate issues that are in the forefront of today's world. He and family were also kind to my nephew as well as to others, part of his generous nature. Missing him already.

A wonderful man who lived a wonderful life. He will be remembered by many.

Traurig nehme ich Abschied von meinem Freund Gerd. Gerd und ich haben uns vor einigen Jahrzehnten kennen gelernt, als ich allein vor einem großen Problem stand. Ohne dass wir uns vorher kannten, kam plötzlich Gerd und stand mir hilfreich zur Seite. Ihm habe ich sehr viel zu verdanken. Wehmütig denke ich an unsere gemeinsamen Abende am Lagerfeuer, guten Gespräche, Unternehmungen in den Bergen und auf den Flüssen mit dem Kanu oder dem Motorboot. Unvergessen ist die außerordentliche...

We have lost a truly great and unique man. Witty, brilliant, light hearted, down to earth and generous. He always came with a great joke and a story followed by the best laugh I have ever heard. I have missed that laugh over the years and it saddens me that I won´t hear it again. That laugh of course was usually followed by a beer to celebrate the moment and who could refuse such an offer? RIP Gerd....great husband, father, friend and scientist. You made your mark and will be missed...

My heart broke when I heard the news about Gerd. I will treasure all of the 5 years that I was able to work for him at the Alaska Climate Research Center. He was a brilliant, charming and endlessly kind man. His laugh was infectious. He taught me a great deal and it was always an adventure to work alongside him, especially when he would switch from English to German in the middle of a conversation. Rest well, friend. And thank you so much for all that you did for science and for me,...