It is with great sadness that Thaivisa has been informed of the death of member thaigerd

We received this message from a friend 'Gerd passed away in the age of 57 on Jan. 02.2014 in Frankfurt'

Gerd signed up with Thaivisa back in the early days in 2003. First time I met him was in 2007 when he organised a 'Fishing Trip' for Thaivisa members. We all had a great day out in Dan's boat.

Back then Gerd worked for Thai Airlines at Phuket Airport in charge of the catering kitchens. Later he helped start a meat products supply company, I often saw him at the then New Villa Market in Chalong, sorting out his 2 meat counters. He was invited onto Thaivisa Moderator team to look after the food forum. I guess I had not seen him for at least a couple of years so it is a great shock to me to learn of his death at such a young age.

My condolences to his wife and family.

I too remember him at villa market when it opened.

He was always friendly and helpful even when the products weren't related to his products.

RIP Gerd.

You were missing lately here, but have always been a sensible contributor with a great knowledge of subjects you contributed to.

Rip

R.I.P Gerd.

He helped out a few times when I needed to to find produce not readily available.

His posts gave the impression he was a pleasant guy. RIP.

RIP Gerd.

A really nice person to meet R,I,P

We worked together at that god awful "5" star resort in Rawai. Missed going to his house to play with Max the rottie and seeing his lovely wife.

He helped me with the so called tv sponsorship at friendship beach, back when Buckwheat (RIP) was also alive.

We lost touch a few years ago and wondered what happened to him. RIP

My condolences to friends and family.

Very sad, 57 is very very young to go.

We shared a love of our pets, I cried with him when his dog died.

His kind heart and love of his wife and dogs, his positive outlook and helpful attitude are missed.

RIP to a friendly and helpful guy.

RIP Gerd. Will never forget your Wurstsalat in the good old days.

RIP Gerd, he was a very gentle and polite man who loved his dogs, I shall miss him - condolences to his wife and family.

RIP Gerd

R.I.P.

His posts gave the impression he was a pleasant guy. RIP.

He was..

RIP.

His posts gave the impression he was a pleasant guy. RIP.

He was..

RIP.

I have to agree with this. He was a very gentle and kind man. Never heard a bad word out of his mouth. Loved his wife and his dogs.

One of the first people I met in Phuket.

Had a few wild weekends with him patters many moons ago.

R.I.P Sir.

I too met Gerd many years ago at a Thai visa get-together at "The Black Sheep" in Patong. We met again, a couple of times, for a quiet beer with Donna, also a member here.

A lovely man. His name came up just recently in conversation, was wondering what had become of him.

RIP mate.

Rest in peace, Gerd.

This is very sad news

When Gerd worked at Airport Catering, he used to drop by at my first hotel many times for a coffee and beer. He was always a very well-spoken and gentle man, with a great sense of humour. We spent many hours chatting about Phuket and Thai ladies!

RIP Gerd, very young to leave us

Simon

LIK, any idea how? If he died in Germany, he must have been sick. He hated it there.

So young RIP.

I too met Gerd many years ago at a Thai visa get-together at "The Black Sheep" in Patong. We met again, a couple of times, for a quiet beer with Donna, also a member here.

A lovely man. His name came up just recently in conversation, was wondering what had become of him.

RIP mate.

I was going to mention that conversation. Never met the guy but he always seemed very personable through his posts. I guess he had been fairly ill as have not seen him post for a couple of years. RIP Gerd.

LIK, any idea how? If he died in Germany, he must have been sick. He hated it there.

I have no further information than I have posted.

Sad news for sure.

Used to chat with he and his wife at Don's, they used to bring the Rottweiler in with them.

RIP Gerd and condolences to the family.

Here is Gerd's Google+ page. He was an excellent Chef. His food was excellent...

https://plus.google.com/101606819624730400693/photos

He seems to have been a nice person. I hope his family and his loverly dog manage without him.

Rest in peace Gerd.