Obituary of Gerald John Kreuzinger

A Life Well Lived Gerald Kreuzinger, a lifelong resident of Tomslake, B.C. passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Tomslake at the age of 67 years. Gerald was the last child born to Frieda and Walter Kreuzinger on Aug 3, 1947 in Pouce Coupe, B.C. At an early age Gerry gravitated toward his Granddad, as he was always tinkering around on the farm and was happy to teach this young lad all that he knew about mechanics. After high school Gerry went to work in the oilpatch, on the railway, and then a brief stint at Carrier lumber at McKenzie as lumber grader. In 1972 Our Dad, and Herb decided to incorporate the farm and Gerry joined the family business and this was his career from then on. Marlene White a young nurse from Saskatchewan moved to our area with two of her friends. Gerry met Marlene at a dance and they were married June 28, 1975. Gerry and Marlene had Corrine in Mar of 1979 and that rounded out their family. Corrine was the apple of Gerrys' eye and he was always proud of her accomplishments. They got into the dairy business in a fairly large way and it worked out well as Gerry had a natural ability to repair things. The farm then prospered for many years and grew to be a substantial operation but with a cost. The cost of farming on a dairy farm is that the hours are relentlessly every day of the year. This pace takes its toll and after 28 years Herb and Gerry decided that they had enough of this rigorous schedule and they sold the dairy cows. They then concentrated on beef cattle, hay and grain. Gerry had many interests and hobbies outside the farm he loved snowmobiling, quading, hunting, golfing, fishing both ice and lake, boating and water skiing. Camping in a tent trailer at first and later an RV. Gerrys' love of our card game "Zwicken" is well known by all who played with him over the years. Gerry took pride in his community and he gave freely of his time when time permitted. He joined the Tomslake Volunteer Fire Department at its inception and actively participated with the Department for many years. Gerry was a life-long member of the CCA hall and served on the Executive, volunteering many hours manning the bar and even cooking pancakes on Mother's Day. He was an active member of the Tomslake Rural Crime Watch and generously gave of his time on patrols. Gerry was often met travelling the roads around Tomslake with tractor and equipment. He didn't pass you by without his trade-mark generous wave and smile. So long Gerry, we will miss you. You will always be loved by Marlene and Corrine Kreuzinger and Families. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Marlene of 39 years, daughter Corrine, his brothers Herb and Erhart and wife Bernice, and sister Linda Fister, as well several nieces and nephews. Gerry was predeceased by his parents Frieda and Walter Kreuzinger, father-in-law Allister White, brother-in-law Harry Fister and sister-in-law Evelyn Kreuzinger. A memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm from Reynars Chapel, Dawson Creek, B.C. Interment followed in the Tomslake Columbarium, Tomslake, B.C. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gerald to the Tomslake Cemetery, PO Box 47, Tomslake, B.C. V0C 2L0 or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, British Columbia Branch Office, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K6. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium Memorial Service 1:00 pm Saturday, January 31, 2015 Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium 1300 102nd Avenue Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada V1G 2C6 Gerald Kreuzinger, a lifelong resident of Tomslake, B.C. passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Tomslake at the age of 67 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm from Reynars Chapel, Dawson Creek, B.C. Interment will follow in the Tomslake Columbarium, Tomslake, B.C. Friends are invited to further share this day with Gerald's family at the Tomslake CCA Hall, for a luncheon following the interment. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gerald to the Tomslake Cemetery, PO Box 47, Tomslake, B.C. V0C 2L0 or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, British Columbia Branch Office, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4K6. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium