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With great sorrow, we announce that on April 12, 2017, Gerda Alice Rauchensteiner, of Williams Lake, BC passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and has gone home to be with the Lord.


Gerda was born in Neustettin, Germany on October 27, 1936. She immigrated to Canada in 1958 with her family and made a home in Galt, Ontario. There she met her husband Volker and had their first child Roger. Following their desire to see the wild west, they packed up their belongings and drove across Canada to Williams Lake in 1970. There they built their home, had a daughter, Christine, and have been there ever since. Gerda was a wonderful wife, mother of two, grandmother of six, loyal friend and faithful member of the New Apostolic Church.


Gerda leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Volker Rauchensteiner, son Roger (Myra), daughter Christine (David), grandchildren, Steven, Stephanie, Jessica, Kaden, Sophia and Sebastian, her preceded sister, Ute Preikschas, living brother Gary Hempel and many other extended family members.


A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date.


In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital (604-875-2444, Donor Services), a charity close to her heart, in Gerda’s name.


Cariboo Chilcotin Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-392-3234 www.cariboochilcotin.ca




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