Obituaries

I will be forever grateful to have had Gerard in my life (and Jean) as a business partner, mentor and friend. He was a very generous and caring person who I learned a lot from in terms of business, life and good values. Our thoughts are with Corinna and the whole family at this time while we celebrate a special person who we feel lucky to have known.

We are sorry to hear that Gerald has passed away. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to work for Gerald and that he was able to welcome our family to Australia. Gerald has such a positive impact on us and many others. I'd like to acknowledge, that 20 years later, Gerald still means so much to us. Rest in peace, Gerald. You are remembered and appreciated more than you'd know. Our greatest sympathy's to Jean Love Callum Mowat & family. Western Australia

Dear family, Our condolences on the death of your husband, father and grandfather. The first thoughts that came to mind when we thought of Gerard, was the interrest he showed in his family. He always asked how the kids are doing in school and how are we doing at work and if we had plans for the future. It was always nice to talk to him, for example about Australia, economics and politics. His stories about his travels around the world were also very fascinating. The most intens memory for us was the invitation to visit him and Jean in Australia. We are still grateful for it. He and Jean were waiting for us at the airport. We were received very hospitably in their home. It was a warm welcome. We wish the family strenght with the loss of Gerard. We will miss him. Stefan, Rosanne, Saskia and Jaap

Dear Jean and Family. My sincere condolence with the passing of Gerard who my cousin. Regards to all from Tony Timmer on the Goldcoast

Corinna, only met your Dad a few times, but I always found him to be a person interested in others which to me spoke volumes about the man. Joy and I are deeply sorry for your loss which I'm sure despite Gerard's good age will be very painful. My Dad passed away at 97 and while we celebrated his life we miss him to this day. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

When we say goodbye, we often only realize how precious every moment was.... Thank you for many wonderful moments I was able to experience with you! You were family,my Oom Gerard,you were an inspiration to me! Thank you for that! Marfrie

Dear family. Our condolences on the death of your husband and father. We wish you a lot of strength in coping with this loss. My grandmother was Margaretha Dieters. The last years, i had serveral times email with Gerard Dieters about our family. Hé had a great and succesfull live. Gerard give me his book about the familie Dieters. I'm thankful for that. It is a lot of information for me. Lots of love from Amsterdam, Netherlands Ton en Lonneke de Wit

I remember Gerard as a friendly and generous person, always interested in other people. Although not so often I am glad I knew him. I wish his family a lot of strengh in de times to come. Love, Maureen Dieters Jane Addamsstraat 84, 2131 VV Hoofddiro, The Netherlands