Obituary of Gerald Zehr

Gerry slipped peacefully away on Sunday, May 19th, 2013 to his eternal reward from Grand River Palliative Care, Freeport at age 81. Born November 11, 1931 in Wellesley. Beloved husband and best friend of (Elizabeth) Betty Zehr and father of Gerrie (Dave) Boehm, Richard (Cathy), Cathy (Jeff) Dienesch; proud grandfather of Jessica (Ryan), Ryan (Becky), Heather (Andrew), Nicole (Steve), Chris (Ashley), Matt (Crystal), Jordan, Josh and great-grandfather to Kenzie, Eden, Abbigail, Zachary, Annabelle, Sarah, Avery, Blake, Lara, and Lauren. Gerry will be missed by siblings and spouses, Laurene Zehr, Stan (Laurene), Joanne (Doug) Grischow, Paul, Ruth Yantzi, Rhoda (Glen) Baechler and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents, Aaron and Katie (Leis); siblings, Mary Zehr, Harold, Grace Lizmore; sister-in-law, Ginger Zehr; and brother-in-law, Wayne Yantzi. Gerry retired from Grand River Transit after 33 years and Heffner Motors after 18 years. A long term active member of Kitchener Gospel Temple - usher, deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher, seniors' ministry. An avid traveller and active volunteer for Oscar Scherer State Park (Florida), Operation Christmas Child, and Gleaners. Gerry's family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, May 22 from 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at Kitchener Gospel Temple, 9 Conway Drive, Kitchener on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. with visitation at the church prior to the service from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Following a reception at the church, interment will take place at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kitchener Gospel Temple - Guatamala Missions would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.