LivinginKata Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) RIP Gerd. You were missing lately here, but have always been a sensible contributor with a great knowledge of subjects you contributed to. Edited January 11, 2014 by stevenl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 R.I.P Gerd. He helped out a few times when I needed to to find produce not readily available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 His posts gave the impression he was a pleasant guy. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 RIP Gerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 A really nice person to meet R,I,P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 My condolences to friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sbk Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 RIP to a friendly and helpful guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 RIP Gerd. Will never forget your Wurstsalat in the good old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 RIP Gerd, he was a very gentle and polite man who loved his dogs, I shall miss him - condolences to his wife and family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 RIP Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegum Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 His posts gave the impression he was a pleasant guy. RIP. He was.. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 One of the first people I met in Phuket. Had a few wild weekends with him patters many moons ago. R.I.P Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Rest in peace, Gerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 LIK, any idea how? If he died in Germany, he must have been sick. He hated it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So young RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Here is Gerd's Google+ page. He was an excellent Chef. His food was excellent... https://plus.google.com/101606819624730400693/photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 He seems to have been a nice person. I hope his family and his loverly dog manage without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Rest in peace Gerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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