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Sandy & Henry Beins posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Well we have certainly lost a good friend. We had the pleasure of many, many day trips with him and Barbara where via Con's built-in human GPS system we visited numerous places that we would probably never have seen. He was always impressed by the beauty of nature and loved to just drive anywhere. We will forever be grateful for his friendship, laughter, sense of humor and good heartedness.
Along with his family, we will miss him greatly and we are blessed to have known him.
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Doug Marsden posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Years ago, Conrad and I worked feverishly trying to get a long letter I had created worded just right for a potential customer's consideration of equipment for his business....... After an agonizing 4 hours we were agreeable, amazed and full of laughter to discover that the best words were the fewest and the simplest, we reduced 200 words down to 7.... "Dear Customer, This you've got to see." The letter was easily prepared, attached to a brochure and we were not surprised that It worked perfectly. So, in that spirit of honest simplicity and sincerity that Conrad conveyed so well as a businessman ....... I would simply like to say that I'll always cherish my memories of him.
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patrice amor light posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Conrad was an amazing person, I am honored to have known him. I will miss him dearly!
Patrice
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Tuff, Ella, & Peggy Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Conrad, Barb and the boys were a valued addition to our list of friends. We always enjoyed our time together in Canada. He was such a good man. Our thoughts always to you all. God Bless you.
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Christine & Harry Kunsman posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
We met Conrad when we visited on our yearly trips to Canada. He and Barb and the boys always had a good time. We will miss our porch "Town Hall Meetings". We enjoyed their company and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts always. God Bless you all.
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Karen Fritsch posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
I have many fond memories of Mr. Gerstner. All he had to do was come to our office for his chemo treatments and he would light up the whole office with his kindness and sense of humor. We loved his fake hair visor and his witch's costume at Halloween. I also loved his jokes - he made the day very special. He would make all the other patients happy too. I know he is in a peaceful place now but he will be greatly missed. With sympathy and Love, Karen
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Theresa Bonner posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Mr. Gerstner was by far the most jovial and uplifting patient to walk through our doors. We are all very sorry that we will never again be able to enjoy his humor and strength. His real strength, I think, came from his wife Barbara and the rest of his family. He will be greatly missed.
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Pam Feehan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Dad Gerstner thanks for all the good meals and colorful conversations over the years! I know you are out fishing with your buddies now! I can see you basking in the sunshine wearing your suspenders while holding a Snapple in one hand and a fishing pole in the other! I'll miss ya! Love Pam2
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Linda Soto posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Our prayer for comfort is for the family at this time. Memories are many from a childhood friend to Pam. As a child, it was amazing to see Mr. Gerstner navigate his Suburban with his huge boat through the tiny and narrow streets of Indian Lake. I think it was Tom Hanks who said of Penny Marshall after working with her on the movie "Big" that "you know, Penny's the type of person where you take her out on the lake to go waterskiing, and she says... there they are, dragging me around, on the water, with these two tiny pieces of wood..." That doesn't sum up exactly the experience I had with Pam and her Dad, but Mr. Gerstner certainly was kind and patient to Pam and I on that day. There were plenty of smiles and lots of laughter. More seriously though, I remember when Jeff experienced driving over a clutter of soggy leaves that had settled on a water drain on the narrow part of the street where it was necessary to pause to let another pass. And when he paused, the car slid and almost landed in the (McCruddens) yard, but the yard had one standing tree that prevented Jeff's car from rolling over and down the hill... so there was his Mom's Monte Carlo hanging off the edge of the street, suspended in the air, and leaning against this tree. As a child I thought... "his parents are really gonna give him the what for about this.." but when Mr. Gerstner approached his son, he was only concerned about Jeff. I remember the seriousness of his face when he asked Jeff if he was okay, and touched his arm and asked him a second time... and Jeff calmly replied looking at his sneaker, a devoted son, that he was. I was so surprised... I was anticipating fireworks. It was a valuable lesson to me personally. And lastly, my mind is full of sorrow on this day as I think of Mrs. Gerstner at this time. Words cannot express... my deepest sympathy to you and condolences to your family. One cannot pretend to understand what you have been through in caregiving although I have been told he said he had the best. Sadly we thank you for your untold devotion.
Linda and Jerry Soto
Kissimmee, Florida
PS: And I volunteer to call Pam "Pammy" in memory of her Dad.
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Robyn(Lipke)Fichtner posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Rest in Peace Mr. Gerstner...
My dad has taken your hand and now you can fish together once again in the ocean in heaven..
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Timothy M. Hopkin posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Pam and family - you are all in my prayers and thoughts during this time of sadness. I will remember Con as someone who always had something good and thoughtful to say to me - someone who always showed an interest in me, personally and could engage me in a conversation about many things, from cars to politics to beer to food. I will miss him.
