REITKNECHT: Gerhard (Gary) W. of Strathroy, formerly RR#2 Grand Bend
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 10, 2013 @ 3:22 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 16 Comments
At L. H.S.C. Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, March 10, 2013 of Strathroy and formerly RR#2 Grand Bend in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Catharine (Garrett) Reitknecht. Dear father and father-in-law of Christina (Tina) and Wayne Reinhart of West Lorne, Paul Reitknecht and his fiancée Kendall Shephard, and Kenneth (Jamie) Reitknecht all of RR #2 Grand Bend, and Rob and Kim Garrett of Cary, N.C. Dear grandfather of Brigitte and Kaitlin; Makayla and Connor. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Helga and Slavko Kirn of London, Regina Trudgeon of Nevada and Irene and Rick Irwin of London. Dear nephew of Elfrieda Groeger of Toronto. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Cremation with private family arrangements.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Inn of the Good Shepherd would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the 5th floor doctors, nurses and staff at L.H.S.C. for their care and support. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519) 227-4211 entrusted with arrangements.
REITKNECHT: Gerhard (Gary) W. of Strathroy, formerly RR#2 Grand Bend
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Rest in peace Gary! Lots of fond memories of your caring and giving spirit and kindness, your love of sports and hard work was passed on to me and Tina, Paul and Jamie and we will always remember you for all those endearing qualities. Cancer may have taken your life but your memory remains for us to celebrate and I know you are now in a better place playing golf in the mornings and watching hockey at night. We love you.
Cathy, Tina, Paul and Jamie
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.
Michelle Tattersall
Cathy and family: I send out my condolences on Gary’s passing. It’s a very sad day for all of Thedford hockey with Gary’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
So sorry to hear about Gary….always a friendly person who will be missed by everyone who knew him. may he rest in peace.
Paul, Jamie and Family:
I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Gary’s passing. I always enjoyed those early morning rounds of golf at Sandhills, with Gary, Lyle and others.
Gary and i met by chance in Grand Bend in December and I am grateful that we had that chance to chat.
My sincere condolences to your entire family on your loss.
Al.
Helga, Slavko and family. My sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your brother and uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
regina, helga, irene nad families
sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this time.he was a good person and will be missed. lots of good times shared
god bless
Cathy, Tina, Paul and Jamie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always cherish the time we had as friends and neighbours.
Sincerely and with love
Gary, Sharron and family.
Cathy, Tina, Wayne, Paul, Kendall, Jamie and the rest of the family..
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Gary for his smile, and humour. He was a great friend to all.
We are very greatful to have know Gary and your family for many years. We will never forget the memories we have shared.
Cathy, Paaul,Tina & Jamie, Our thoughts are with . You were great neighbors and friends. Gary was one of the best stone masons in the area. So glad he didn’t have to suffer too long. He’s in a peaceful place now.
John, Cheryl, Ryan and Shawn & families
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May the wonderful memories you shared live on in your hearts forever. God bless all of you. xoxoxo
We are sorry to hear about Gary. He will be missed around the community with his smile and laugh. Our stone mason was so helpful and was very talented. We used to play hockey together with the Thedford old timers, even though he wasn’t ever old! My dad George will also miss him on the golf course where he was at his best, always enjoying the game. Our prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear of Gary passing away. He will be missed by the community with his smile and laugh. What a great mason, golfer and hockey player in his day. Our prayers are with your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I very much enjoyed the conversations that Gary and I had and I will miss all of the things we used to talk about. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult period.
l am so very sorry. Gary was so likeable. Everyone in this family inspired me to try to be a better person. l am sorry for your loss.
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May all your cherished memories though they may bring a tear comfort your aching heart and keepyour loved one near.
With caring sympathy in the sad loss of your dear husband.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Sincerely.
Lenny , Joan and family