GERALD JOSEPH URSCHATZ
August 15, 1945 –
November 4, 2013
It
is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Gerry (Ger, Dad, Gpa) after
several health complications over the past years.
Left
to cherish his memory are his mother Freda; children Dustin, Alison (Lyle);
step-children Craig (Angie), Victoria (Terry), Erik (Alana); siblings Richard
(Wanda), Donnalyn (Conrad); grandchildren Jade, Madison, Ryan, Jack, Brett and
Lane; Godson Kristjian and several wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Sydney, son
Jeffrey, daughter in law Heidi, father Adolf, aunt Mae and niece Kimberley.
Growing
up in East Kildonan dad was a very mischievous boy, always allowing for a great
story in the later years. As a child he
spent many summers at Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell. This is where his love for water began,
evolving into annual men’s fishing trips and family trips related to time on
the water. Curling and canasta enthusiast
he was, enjoying time with others. Even
in those years dad would carry a favorite tune or one which he created.
Dad
spent most of his career within the telecommunication industry, almost three
decades at MTS. Yet he always spoke of
his favorite job as a driver for 7-up.
In
1966 Dad married Beverly Robinson and together they raised their three children
in Charleswood. Growing up, dad was a
very loving and involved father. We
especially enjoyed his great efforts around camping trips on S-island in Lake
of the Woods, boating, water skiing, fishing at Green Lake, windsurfing at
Victoria Beach. Dad certainly
appreciated family time and all water activities.
In
1990 he met Sydney Kemp and extended the family to include his step children,
Erik and Victoria. His labor of love with his wife Sydney was their cottage at
Steep Rock, MB which created 25 years of precious memories.
Dad
was not only known for his infamous sense of humor that often got him in
trouble he was also known for making up is own classic jokes. There is no doubt that he wore his emotion
and sensitivity on his sleeve, from having a hard time filleting a fish to
watching his favorite romantic movies every day.
Thank
you to the nursing staff at Concordia Hospital.
Many thanks to PA Kim B. for her care for both dad and his family, it
showed. Gladys in Rehab Physio, thank you for the encouragement you shared with
dad. We’d also like to thank U. Richard
& A.Wanda, A. Donnalyn & U.Con for their love, loyalty and sacrifice
shown toward dad during these past months.
A
private gathering has been held to honor dad’s life with us. If you choose, in
lieu of flowers please donate to the War Amps Champ Program.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204 – 586 - 8668.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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