ROTHAERMEL, Gerald Maurice - Born November 20, 1924, Gerald Rothaermel, our beloved and respected father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Proud of, and devoted to, his family, Gerry is survived by son Mark and his daughter-in-law Jilean Bell, and his daughter, Janis Chevreau; grandchildren Owen and Marina Rotharmel, and Graham and Caitlin Chevreau (fiancé Stephen Edwards).
Predeceased by his loving wife, Lorraine, parents, Pearl and Earl Rothaermel and brother Owen.
As a young man growing up in Bridgeport, ON, Gerry was a quick, fit and accomplished hockey player, playing for the Waterloo Siskins prior to serving in the Canadian Air Force in WWII. After the war, Gerry enjoyed a successful career, highlighted by meaningful, continuing friendships with colleagues and associates in the general insurance and marine business.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gerry's life at a Remembrance Service to be held at Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3K7, on Thursday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Reception immediately following. A private interment service will take place later in Kitchener.
The family wishes to thank the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, caregivers and staff of LGSE and K3E for their compassionate care.
As expressions of sympathy, please consider donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation (416-480-4483 or www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation) recognizing cognitive support.
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