HENRY (HANK) GERLACH

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HENRY (HANK) GERLACH Henry was born on January 16, 1920 near Hallonquist, SK and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Marie. Hank is survived by his loving wife Marion; sons James (Jackie), Doug (Kathy), Ken (Jean) and Don (Edith) and grandchildren Eric, Cheryl, Tracy and Kevin. He is also survived by his brother Jack. Hank served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1946. Following his time in the service, he joined the Winnipeg branch of Minneapolis Moline. He held several senior sales and marketing positions with the US division returning to Canada, in 1959, as Vice-President and Canadian General Manager. In 1969, Hank accepted a new challenge as General Marketing Manager for Kramer Tractor Ltd. Hank was a well-known executive in the Canadian Farm and Heavy Equipment industries. During his career Hank served on several industry related committees and boards: he was president of the Saskatchewan Wholesale Implement Association, a board member and committee chair for the Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute and a committee chair for the advisory committee on farm machinery mechanics for the Kelsey Institute. In 1981, he was the General Chairman of the Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors national convention. He was a director and committee chair for the Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association of Saskatchewan. He was a charismatic and popular presenter with insightful observations and clever anecdotes. Hank served as president of the Kiwanis Club of East Kildonan, and as an active supporter of Scouting, he was president of the Hillsdale Scout Group. In 1977, Hank was elected Potentate of the Wa-Wa Shrine Temple. Hank's interests included bowling, curling, baseball, fishing, and golfing. He was an avid reader and gardener. A memorial service will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 301, 2550 - 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or the charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to sign a book of condolence online at www.regina-memorial.ca. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2008