Obituary of EDWARD GELHORN

EDWARD GELHORN

Edward Gelhorn, Peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the age of 89, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Ed Gelhorn went to join the Saints in Glory.

Ed leaves to mourn his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis (nee Rueb), his children Bruce (Elaine), Lloyd, Heather Sellings; grandchildren Laurie Sellings (Frederic Boutin), Jamie (Daniel) Morrison, Sarah (Matthew) Osswald, Heidi, Leif (Diana Schreibmaier); as well as 8 great-grandchildren; his brother August (Gus), sister-in-law Marta and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Ed was predeceased by his parents Henry and Suzana, three siblings in infancy, his brother Harry, sister Lucille Devlin, brother-in-law Joe Devlin and sister-in-law June Gelhorn. 

For all his life Ed was an active member at Christ Lutheran Church until it closed in January of 2014, at that time he transferred to Grace Lutheran Church.  Ed worked for the Manitoba Pool Elevators for 25 plus years and he followed that with 26 years of service as the administrator of Luther Home.  He was active in scouting for 56 years.  Throughout the years he received numerous medals and commendations for his community service. 

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 Kimberly Avenue. Interment will follow at a later date.

Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Winnipeg Mb.