With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Gerlinde Grueters, who peacefully left this world on January 31, 2025. She was 85 years old.
Gerlinde was predeceased by her loving husband, Helmut Grueters, with whom she shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage. He was her world, and now they are joyfully reunited in heaven.
She was a devoted mother to Mark, Richard, and Andrea (Michael), who will forever cherish her love and guidance. She was also a dear aunt to Pia. Gerlinde is survived by her sister, Annie, who resides in Germany.
Affectionately known as "Oma," Gerlinde was the cherished grandmother of Tiffany (Matt), Brandon (Cadence), Caitlyn (Jimmy), Jordan (Neisha), Brooke (Aaron), Brittany (Brandon), Kyle, and Drew. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Cooper, Noah, Maximus, Addisyn, Ashton, Knox, Ziva, Eleanor, and Reiner.
Gerlinde dedicated her life to her family, being a stay-at-home mother, and later working at the Salvation Army. She had a deep passion for cooking and was known for creating meals filled with love. She found immense joy in planting trees and flowers, cultivating beauty wherever she went. A devoted reader, she always had a book in her hands and a story to share.
Above all, Gerlinde was a woman of unwavering love and kindness. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, embracing them with warmth and care. Her gentle spirit and nurturing heart left an indelible mark on everyone she met.
We will miss you dearly. You will live on in our hearts every day. Though we grieve, we take comfort in knowing that you are at peace, reunited with your beloved Helmut, embracing once again with open arms.
God bless you OMA, may you finally be Happy, and at Peace.
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Andrea Birge
Posted on: Monday, February 17, 2025Hi Mom,
Its your daughter, n I miss you so much. I wished I could’ve seen you, one last time before God called you to him, to join your husband.
I know how much you misdeed your husband, and wanted to be with him so much. Now, you are with him. I hope an pray, you are finally happy n reunited with your husband.
I miss you so, I think of you always. But until I’m called by God, I will continue to miss and love both you.
I pray you can give us all signs, your OK up there on heaven.
I wonder if you see my tears flowing, and how empty I feel without you here. But God needed you more then I did apparently.
So until we meet, I hope your happy and finally at peace!!!
Love you always, an forever, your Daughter, Andrea Birge and family.
🥺❤💜💚💙🧡❤🫶🌼🪴
Brittany Olivier
Posted on: Monday, February 17, 2025My sweet sweet Oma!! oh how much I miss you and wish that I could’ve seen you before you went to heaven! We would talk on the phone all the time, but I never got to see you in person for a long long time, but that didn’t mean I loved you less you were truly the best Oma I could of asked for and you will forever live within me and mom and the rest of us! I love you Oma
Andrea Birge
Posted on: Friday, February 21, 2025Thank you Brittany, those are beautiful words. We will always miss her no matter. Just as much as we miss Opa. I just pray she’s at peace now, and with Opa, finally Happy!!!
Caitlyn Olivier
Posted on: Friday, February 21, 2025Hi Oma,
It’s your little Chaity. I miss you so much. I know you are with Opa now and that is all you wanted.
I miss you warming our milk for cereal and always having hard boiled eggs with vitamins on the morning. I miss all of us watching Cornation Street on the couch.
I learned so much from you at such a young age and I am beyond thankful.
I am sorry you never got to meet my twins but I am glad we were able to send some letters back and forth with pictures of my family.
I love and miss you and Opa so much. I know you are both watching over us all.
Love your granddaughter Caitlyn.