On Monday, November 14, 2016. Surrounded by family at his home in Oakville. Gerhard, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Elisabeth for 57 years. Dear father of Frank, Elizabeth (Martin Kosterman), Eric (Tina) and Anne Marie (Fabio Di Risio). Loving Grandfather of Ben, Will, Helen, Kayla, Katarina, Eric, Brandon, Kassandra and Andrew. Will be sadly missed by many family and Friends in Canada and Germany. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Saint Dominic Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the doctors and staff of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital and the palliative care team. For those who wish, please consider memorial contributions in Gerhard's name to a charity of your choice.