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Ed & Shannon Fellner
December 17, 2007
Dear Grace & Family,What a blessing Gerhardt was to everyone who knew him! Ed and I will always carry his memory in our hearts. We were privileged to have him for a dear friend and counselor all the years we spent at Rock of Ages.
Dennis Nestegard
December 4, 2007
Dear Grace and Dale;
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a person of such joy, warmth and humour. I know you will miss him, but can look forward to seeing him again someday.
Sincerely,
Marion/Dennis Nestegard
Angela Pomazon (Lillesaar)
December 1, 2007
Grace:
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I only found out today. I will always remember your Dad's lengthy prayers during Wednesday night prayer meetings. At that time I thought they would never end, but now I remember them fondly as those prayers displayed the passion and dedication your Dad had to serve God in every aspect of his life.
Thinking of you.
Heather Danielson
November 29, 2007
Dear Grace and family,
The wonderful picture you chose of Uncle Gerhard for his obituary made me cry and laugh as soon as i saw it!...Cry, because i really miss him.... And laugh, because of that trademark twinkle in his eye that said, "I have something wise (and sometimes something funny) to share with you". And he'd take your hand in his, and look deep in your eyes, and you just knew you needed to listen, because he had been spending time with Jesus. And when he said he was praying for you, he really meant it! That always meant so much to me!
I have many precious memories of the time i lived in his basement as a University student...singing together at McDonald's, praying together in his living room, him giving me endless potatos and veggies from his garden when i couldn't afford groceries, and of course, listening to relationship advice over a cup of coffee! :o)
Blessed be his memory!
Love, Heather Danielson and family
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Nathanael Olson
November 29, 2007
Grace and Dale - I know you miss your Dad, but at the same time I know you are very happy that he has gone home, a place he was certainly waiting for with great aniticipation. We now celebrate his amazing life. I will certainly miss my great uncle. You will recall I stayed with your parents for 3 years during university and I remember those years fondly. Phrases like intense love and passion for the Lord, care for people, mischievous character, increadibly competitive,unrelenting compassion, a spryness befiting a 20 year old, a life dedicated to giving come to mind. Peace.
November 28, 2007
Grace, Dale, Jen, Kim, and Tybie,
I know that you all will miss him. He made me laugh and amazed me at how he shared the Gospel. He always had this light in his eyes, you just couldn't miss it, such a sparkle that it would always catch my eye and many others I'm sure. Take care and God bless you all,
Megan
Larry and Irene Olson
November 28, 2007
Grace, we're thinking of you and praying for you during this time of loss. We rejoice for we know that Uncle Gerhard is with His Savior.
April Olsoe Holten
November 26, 2007
Dear Grace and family,
My condolances to you all as I'm sure you are missing your father, grandfather, etc. I was only a child/young teen when I knew him but he made an impression on me with his faithfullness and warmth.
God's peace. April J. Olsoe Holten
Pastor Daryl Olson
November 26, 2007
The Lord be with you Grace and family. I had many wonderful visits with your dad when I was Pastor in Birch Hills. I enjoyed hearing him share about singing in Crystal Springs Hotel. What a witness and a godly heritage you have.
Al and Diane Ganes
November 24, 2007
Dear Grace and Dale,
Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. It's never easy to loose a parent no matter what age they've achieved.
How very wonderul for your Dad though, that he is forever with our Lord and Saviour. We are so happy to have seen Uncle Gerhard and all of the family in June. God bless and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Charlene (Olsoe) & Joel Rogness
November 24, 2007
Dear Grace,
We are thinking and praying for you today as you celebrate your Dad's life. May God comfort you and your family and bless you. Joel and I both have wonderful memories of your Dad and Mom at Rock of Ages. What beautiful examples they were of living life with love and concern for others!
Clair Haugrud
November 24, 2007
Dear Grace & family,
Your Dad had such a wonderful testimony of love for God and everyone with whom he interacted. He is certainly rejoicing in heaven at this time along with all his family there and friends including my father. I remember so well the duets that Gerhard and Clifford sang at Rock of Ages over the years. Your Dad was a good friend for my Dad. May God provide comfort and help you to rejoice with him. Sorry that my family and I are not able to be there today at the funeral.
Love,
Clair Haugrud & family
Fern Powers (Anderson)
November 23, 2007
Dear Grace, Dale & family,
No matter how old our parents are when they move on from this world we miss them dearly - but what rejoicing in heaven as one so faithful as your Dad is welcomed home. I remember him with great fondness from my childhood and the many times we visited and I stayed with your family as a child. He loved life; he loved people; he loved jokes and laughter and most of all he loved Jesus. The twinkle in his eye must be magnificent in heaven! May God be with you and comfort you and bring you peace always. Love, Fern & family
Elaine Johnson
November 23, 2007
Dear Grace,Dale and family,
It is with a smile that I remember both of your parents. Remember how they cared for the young cousins in the house on 5th.
Trust that you will feel God's peace, and receive His love and strength as you need them.
I will always remember his love of singing and playing the guitar to the glory of God.
We will be praying for you tomorrow.
Bless you all,
Elaine and David Johnson
Glenn Miller
November 23, 2007
Hi Grace,
We have so many good memories of your dad at Rock of Ages where Carol and I were married in 1968. He was a very familar and consistent man who loved the Lord and lived a life of integrity! Blessed be his memory. I don't remember one conversation that didn't include something about God and ministry. You have a wonderful heritage to pass on to your children and grandchildren. We are sorry we can't attend the funeral and we are glad that my cousin Art is taking the funeral service. May God give you special peace and comfort this day and the weeks and months ahead.
Love from Glenn and Carol Miller
Crystal Doberstein
November 23, 2007
It is so hard to lose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
What a long and beautiful life Gerhard lived!
I will never forget the stories he told. What a story teller he was! One that I thought was particularly funny was when he was in a bar in Prince Albert. Gerhard was witnessing to the people inside and he ended up playing his guitar for them! He was always so bold, proud, and excited to share God's love in every opportunity. A real role model!
Mark, Crystal(Hamm) Doberstein
Sandra Miller
November 23, 2007
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing but we know he is now with your Mother and best friend Jesus Christ.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Grace & family.
Our love and prayers-Bob and Sandra Miller
Jim and Sharon Archibald
November 23, 2007
We are sad in one way to hear of your dad's death, Grace but in another way, we are rejoicing because he is Home with the Lord and with his family and friends. He was really longing for that wasn't he! Can't you just see him there.....amazed at the Love of Jesus and praising Him whom he loved so much. We are so sorry we can't be there in person but our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Alice Chan
November 23, 2007
I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Ganes was a real gentleman. He always shared his life experiences and re-assured me that God's way & God's timing is the best. I was so impressed every time I visited him he remembered me and my Chinese friends very well. With every visit I was encouraged by your Dad with God's words. His advice, his smiles with his humble spirit will be treasured in my heart. Now he is heaven with his BIG smile, " Alice ... God's way and His timing is the best!"
Audrey Haugan
November 23, 2007
Grace, I never met your dear father on this earth, but look forward to meeting him someday in his new heavenly home. Joy cannot help but overshadow grief when we consider what a grand homecoming he must have had. What a privilege to have known him through you.
Marvin and Sarah Loseth
November 23, 2007
Sorry to hear of your father's passing, but what a privilege for you and your family to have had him in your life for so long. We will remember him as a man who loved the Lord and cared about people. Sorry we will not be able to attend the service.
Melody Lewis
November 23, 2007
Grace and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's death. We pray that you will experience God's comfort and peace throughout this difficult time.
Blair & Melody Lewis
Darlene Sperling
November 22, 2007
Dear Grace and family....my prayers for you in your loss. Your father lived a good long life and I know you will miss him greatly. I recently lost my own father at 92 and these wonderful men were pillars in our churches, our communities and our lives.
Leanne Ganes
November 22, 2007
Dearest Grace and family
I felt sadness upon hearing of Uncle Gerhards' passing, but also comfort in knowing he has finally gone home. Leanne Ganes
Patti and Dennis Morgan
November 21, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad/grandpa was a wonderful man who inspired all those he met. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Love, Patti & Dennis
Daniel Deyell
November 21, 2007
Sorry to hear about Gerhard's passing. I'll miss my prayer partner and encourager.
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