The Gerbrandt family is sad to share the news of Elmer Gerbrandt’s passing on Friday, November 6th, 2020. Elmer passed away peacefully at home, there with his loving wife, Adelina, of 54 years.
Elmer was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan March 15, 1944. His career as a western Canada sales representative with Dairyland/Saputo Foods took him and his family to Alberta and BC. Airdrie was home for the last 26 years.
Elmer’s passions included working on old cars, time with family and friends, watching the Saskatchewan Roughriders, old country music, as well as a perfect lawn and the challenge of fixing things, including computers in his later years. Elmer grew up in an era when everything and anything had a use and could be fixed. In his mind, there was no need to buy something new – there was nothing he couldn’t repair. He said if someone else could figure it out so could he. He carried on his father’s tradition of being the go-to man for tools and repairs whether or not it was something simple or challenge that would keep him occupied for days on end.
Elmer loved his family. His youngest granddaughter, Reece, wanted to add that grandpa loved giving everybody things, in her case, he gave her lemon cakes to put a sparkle in her eye. His children remember him at Christmas, getting up even earlier then them to get the festivities started. He loved having family and friends over for a happy hour drink accompanied by good food. In these last months during COVID, the garage door was always open, inviting people to stop by for a visit and a laugh.
Elmer is survived by his wife, Adelina; daughter, Roxanne (Blair) Brodie; sons, Sheldon (Ben) and Jayme (Shannon); his cherished grandchildren, Nate, Rossi and Reece; his sister, Verna (Kelvin) Berg; brother, Gordon (Mary); sisters and brothers-in-law, Ron and Alice Schultz and Richard and Sharon Solberg; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Elmer is predeceased by his father, Jake, mother Margaret; sister, Jeanie; as well his mother and father-in-law, Nels and Agatha Solberg.
Elmer will be missed by his family and all who knew him. He had many friends, including his life long buddies from Saskatchewan.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elmer Jacob Gerbrandt November 6th 2020..
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Death notice for the town of: Airdrie, Province: Alberta
Adelina and family so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband, father, father in law, brother, brother in law.It was such a pleasure knowing Gerb’s since 2012, so fortunate to have met him, thanks to Richard and Sharon introducing us.In the years since I met him we had many fun and happy moments together–lots of laughs and practical jokes on one another-We had so much in common and spent hours talking about people and memories of Herbert.Sonia and I will miss him dearly. I will miss our happy hour times together always looking forward to visiting with Gerb’s and you. He will be truly missed by us as he was such a kind and helpful man. We spent many hours reminiscing about past and present things at our coffee time almost daily. Then our bargain shopping at Walmart and No-Frills. God Bless a truly dear friend. Rest in peace Gerb’s until we meet again-your friends
Rob and Sonia Horsburgh-
Adelina our condolences to you and your family. We will miss Gerb’s and his positive fun loving attitude.I was lucky to have met Elmer in 2012 in Herbert thanks to Richard and Sharon introducing us. We had a great eight years in the presence of each others company. Our pranks we played on each other were priceless, especially Gerbs thinking he had grown such a nice zucchini, when I had actually bought one from the store and placed it it his garden by his plant. That was so funny.We went for coffee almost daily laughing and reminiscing about times and people we knew in Herbert. We also looked forward to happy hour in your garage for the last months–we looked forward to the visit with Gerb’s and you.Adelina Gerb’s will be dearly missed and those times will be remembered forever. God Bless the family as you move forward. Rest in peace our friend.
Your friends-Rob and Sonia Horsburgh. .
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Elmer. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you (Adelina) and all your family. Elmer will always be remembered as a kind man, a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved to laugh. Our deepest sympathy from Perry & Michelle Vickers & family, Janice & Dave Scantlebury & family, and Edith Vickers.