Urs, Nadine, Silvia and Family

I was saddened to hear of Gerda's passing.

I appreciate the time I got to spend working together, sharing stories and getting to know Gerda and the family. She taught me invaluable lessons about quality control that I have taken with me and applied throughout my print career. Sending warm thoughts and prayers for Peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Urs, Nadine, Silvia and family,

I am so very sad to hear of Gerda's passing. My heart and and thoughts are with you in your time of loss. May Gerda's remarkable spirit always be with you.

With deep sympathy,

Sharon Wood

I wish to express my deep sympathy with your loss. Hope you have good people around you to help you in this very difficult time of your life.

Milada Rysan

Gerda's presence will be deeply missed at iL Chianti Restaurant a.k.a. “Grandma's Noodle House”. She laughed a lot and she got such a kick out of her sweet grandkids and loved her celebrations with family. She was always all smiles.

Our family extends their condolences and we look forward to celebrating the wonderful spirit that Gerda brought into our lives and our hearts.

God Bless,

iL Chianti Restaurant Family

Our Heartfelt condolences! Ivan & Eva Karabobaliev

To Urs and family. Our heartfelt condolences to Gerda's passing. I knew Gerda for many years through a business connection.

She was never too busy for a friendly conversation or a cup of coffee.

Gerda will be missed by many and always remembered.

So, so sorry to hear. My heart goes out to Urs and the Kallen Family. Each and every time that I saw Gerda over all these decades her big smile beamed out like sunshine, every time.

Always welcoming,such a wonderful belly laugh, making me a plate of spatzle, teaching me my first words of Swiss, re-telling crazy stories from the early years, so many memories; I am weeping at our loss. Be strong Urs, Nadine and Sylvia.

Gerry and Anda Rogan, so sorry to hear of Gerda's passing. It does not seem so long ago that we tasted Gerda's brandy and cream cocktail, made with her new blender, stay strong Urs and the whole family.

For a number of years Gerda came to see me for a massage every Monday night. What I remember most was her beautiful smile, her laugh, full of joy as she'd tell me about the fun things she'd done over the weekend with her grandchildren, or the trouble her dog had gotten into in the garden, or the epic camping trips she and her husband had taken way up north. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing and I send thoughts of condolence to the family she leaves behind, who I am sure are missing her terribly.

Urs, Nadine, Silvia and family...

Huge hugs and condolences for the loss of Gerda - one truly amazing woman! Wow I am so shocked to hear this sad news.

I can consider myself extremely lucky to have known and worked with Gerda for 17 incredibly years. Gerda was such an inspiration. Any problem you threw at her she tackled and found ways to do things few would have imagined. Her ingenuity was truly inspiring. And her attention to detail mind boggling really. Few people are as passionate about craft and skill as Gerda. And I am so incredibly lucky to have learned from her.

And every interaction was always marked with a smile and a hug. Her amazing character, honesty and curiousness was coupled with her overt love for her family. Spending so much time with her and Urs and Nadine at the shop was always a gift and they always made me feel like family. How incredibly lucky I am to have been a part of that.

You will be missed like no other Gerda. With love and respect.

-Kelly (Hartman)

Jean McClure

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

Urs and family. So saddened to hear of Gerda’s passing. She was such a lovely, kind-hearted woman and as others have said, always greeted you with a warm smile. May the most precious memories of a beautiful life bring comfort and peace.

Urs you have my deepest sympathies for your massive loss. Gerda always had that great smile and I always enjoyed our little discussions about the world and life. Carolyn and I are thinking of you constantly. Take care my friend.

Andy Genereux

Every time I saw Gerda over the years she was smiling. Smiling at me, smiling at Brian or at any one of the Mountain Club people. She always seemed delighted to talk with me, she had an actual "twinkle in her eye" and she loved to tell a funny story. Gerda made us all feel welcome, made us all feel that this was the very best place we could possibly be right now. I will miss her.

For all the many years we lived on the Island, far from our Mountain Club friends, Urs and Gerda's friendship was rock solid. Urs, I wish I could stand there with you.

Love,

Nancy Greenwood