Gerhardt (Gary) Lawrence Klein
October 13, 1963 to April 4, 2026
Obituary
Gerhardt Lawrence Klein, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4th surrounded by family at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre in St. John’s, NL.
Gerhardt was born on October 13, 1963 in Toronto, ON to Krista Freimanis and Larry Klein. A beloved husband and best friend of 40 years, a proud and supportive father, and a deeply cherished Opa. Gerhardt had a heart of gold, facing the world with kindness, a sense of humour, and endless curiosity. Known as a blacksmith, woodworker, artist, dreamer, and a fighter until the end.
Gerhardt is survived by his wife, Sue, daughters Amanda and Aria, grandchildren Theo and Lupin, his siblings – Sean (Colleen), Trevor (Robyn), Sandy (Neil), and Marc, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and the fur babies, Puff, Sam and Loki.
There will be a celebration of life, with details to come at a later date.
He will be forever cherished and missed beyond belief. Until we meet again, rest in peace my love.
Special thank you to the Cancer Centre doctors and HSC staff, exceptional care from Miller Centre Palliative care staff, who went above and beyond for him and our family. Thank you to our community health nurse Michelle Rossiter and team, the Baltimore pharmacy, Katie Boland and staff. To Sue’s Foodland family for their love and support during Gary’s illness. Calvert and Ferryland friends for their endless kindnesses. To our countless friends and neighbours for their constant love and support through every step. And to our family, chosen and blood, who were steadfast in their support of Sue and Amanda especially. We can’t thank you all enough for all that you have done.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in memory of Gerhardt Klein and Krista Cleve.
“A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.”
- Doctor Who
Link for the Royal Tyrrell Museum donation page:
https://atms.alberta.ca/tyrrellmuseum/Selection.aspx?item=251
So sad to hear of Gary’s passing. We worked together for a period of time and found him to be a very nice and good man. My condolences to his family and loved ones. I will remember him always. Will miss his daily joke he always had for me.
Sue and Amanda,
I am very sorry for your loss. Gerhardt was always there to stand up for his loved ones.. In return, he was so blessed to have you in his life. May the precious memories of him give you the strength for the days ahead. May his soul rest in peace.
Fergus
Condolences to Sue and family.
Sue, so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your beloved Gary keep you consoled in the days ahead. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Annette and Keith Mooney
Thinking of you and your family Sue. May all your precious memories help you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Walsh
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I worked with Gary at Home Depot. He was a wealth of knowledge along with his easy-going nature. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to all his family.
Dear Sue, Amanda & family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all following the passing of your dear husband/father/grandfather, my brother, Gerhardt. He was a good man whom God blessed with many gifts. He shall be much missed with fond memories of his warm hospitality to others and good humour, too. God bless you all and give you strength going forward. The Celebration of Life for Gerhardt will be a labour of love for sure with much to be thankful for remembering his earthly life.
Love always,
Marc
Amanda and Aria,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Thinking of you both.
Sue and family. I am so sorry to heard that your beloved husband has passed. Accept my condolences as you get through the next few day.s. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
I am very saddened to know that Gary is no longer with us to spread his wise words,encouragement and Gary humour. I had the pleasure of working with Gary at Home Depot. I brought him wild game meat cause we shared a love for it. My deepest condolences to the whole Family. He will be missed beyond measure. Thinking of the Gary Pun’s and his Family. I am so sorry for Your Loss.
Wanda Blackwood