Obituary of Gerhard Herbert Gerling

May 27, 1927 – Erfurt, Germany

November 25, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Gerhard “Gerry” Gerling, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

Born on May 23, 1927, in Hocheim, Erfurt, Germany, Gerry was the son of Hans and Ellie Gerling. He worked as a steam engineer for several years before immigrating to Canada in April of 1958 where he spent 28 years as a power engineer with Alberta Wheat Pool.

In 1946, Gerry met Ursula Polex; they married, enjoying 50 years together.

Gerry retired at 62 and divided his time between winters in Yuma, Arizona, USA, and summers camping, singing in the St. Boniface Choir, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Gerry is survived by his children, Jerry and his wife Elfi, Cliff and his partner Astrid, and Sandi; grandchildren, Jesse, Chelsea, Dylan, Madison, Cody, and Dalanie; and great-grandchildren, Verity, Freya, Chloe, Halley, and Nash.

A Gathering will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity or organization of your choice.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Gerry’s family here.

In living memory of Gerhard Gerling, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.