Gehrmann, Hugo

Hugo Gehrmann (Opa) passed away quietly on the evening of July 7, 2011 at Kootenay Lake Hospital.
Hugo was born in Mehlsack, Germany on July 31, 1923. He and his family immigrated to Nelson, from Bochum Germany on June 22, 1957. He spent his career working for the City of Nelson. He enjoyed travelling in later years, but was always glad to return to Nelson as he considered this community his home and the best place on earth.
He was predeceased by his spouse Anna Elizabeth April 21, 1991, and son Harold Joseph August 10, 1998. Hugo is survived by his daughters, Hanna (Al) Slusarenko, Judy (Ugo) Porco, daughter-in-law Carole Gehrmann. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild as well as many close friends. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
Cremation has taken place, and a private grave side service will be held July 23, 2011 at Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy family and friends make donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, Box 292 Nelson, BC V1L 5P9.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca