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Born in Germany in 1939, Gerd Started his apprenticeship as a coal miner at the age of 14. He emigrated to Canada in 1957 with his extended family: parents Gustav and Maria, along with his sister Feli (Al Weiss, deceased) and son Klaus. His brothers Johannes (Maria) and Klaus (Alana) both predeceased him. The family settled in Northern Ontario, and Gerd worked as a gold miner and later also working on the family dairy farm. The family purchased a gas station in Englehart, moved a former school house to the site for a restaurant, and later added a motel.
Gerd married Nellie Oukes (deceased) in 1967 and had two children, Dina Kilby (Dave Martin) and Markus (Susan Vanderwindt). The extended family sold in Englehart, and purchased a motel in New Liskeard. In the late 70's, the family again sold, purchased the Cloverleaf motel and moved to Cobourg. They built the Cobourg Motor Inn on this site, which later was sold and became the Best Western. The Wawa Motor Inn was their last foray in the hospitality industry.
In 1986, Gerd married Rosalind Henderson, who survives him. They enjoyed 34 years of hunting, trapshooting, woodworking, and building their hunt camp, home and various projects.
Gerd passed away peacefully at home with family, after a short illness. He will be dearly missed by his family, including his grandchildren Zachary (Sarah), Carissa (Matt), and Colby, and many nieces and nephews. Gerd will also be remembered with fondness by the Oukes, Gordon, Henderson, and Abrams families.
There will be a private family service held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to MacCoubrey Funeral Home 30 King St. E., Cobourg.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mule and Minke from St. Elizabeth's for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest a donation to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Cobourg.
Rose, we are very sorry to hear about Gerd's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time. Take care. Keith & Monica Long
David and Debbie Craig pass on our condolences
Rose and family sorry for the loss of Gerd he will be sadly missed.🕊
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Rose we are saddened by the passing of Gerd. We will always fondly remember you two from the good old days. Be well.
Feli, Gabe, John and Family: Sorry to learn of your sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rose, Dina, Markus- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember all the fun times we had over the years with your dad at the hotel (drinking Shirley temples at the hotel) Or when we would all hang out at your place on a weekend and I am sure drive him crazy with all our goofing around. It is so sad but remember all the times. And Markus- you had been around bugging us girls back then too :) Rose you had been there also being the quiet woman in the place :). Much love sent to all of you. Keep safe xoxo
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Rose, we are so sorry to hear of Gerd's passing, we're know he will be enjoying the outdoors now with no pain or worries. You will be in our prayers. Len & Cindy
Thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss.