A beloved husband, father, Opa, Uncle and an amazing friend. One of the strongest men we ever knew. He came to Canada at age 17, taught himself English and built a very successful construction business with his father at age 21. He met the love of his life Elaine Armbruster and married in 1964. He had 2 beautiful daughters; Theresa (JR), Dianna (Steve), and 4 grandchildren; Jordan, Taylor, Choyce and Courtney.
Gunter was predeceased by his parents Gertrude and Herbert and siblings; sister Krista and brother Claus, brother in laws; Wolfgang, Larry, Roy and Gordon.
He is survived by his sisters Irene (Sid ), Marianna and sister in law Cristal and many numerous family members, nephews; Hans, Reinhart, Manfred, Christian, Wilfred, Gunter, John, Ed, Randy, Dwane, Lance, Quentin, Peter and Warren, Nieces; Gabriella, Petra, Sylvia, Tracy, In laws; Olwen, Janet, Sid and Mary.
He loved life...he worked hard to play hard; that was his mantra. In his early years he loved to play Shuffle Board, enjoyed boating and fishing; loved playing golf and travelling with Elaine. Cruising was his favorite. He was a lifetime Member of the Port Coquitlam Lions Club, he always gave back to his community.
Gunter loved to have a good time and party... he was the life of the party.
Enjoyed a few beers, Crown Royal and his cigarettes; never a dull moment. His dry sense of humour always made everyone feel warm and welcome.
Gunter was a very proud family man, well dressed and put together. Gunter always put family first and always willing to help others. He was determined to live life to the fullest, even through the last few years. With all the health struggles he endured over the years he never complained. He wanted to keep seeing the world and renew his vows with his wife after 56 years of Marriage.
He was loved by many and his memories will be in our hearts and cherished forever..
Love you always, we love you Gunter- Always and forever.
Here is the link to view Sturhahn, Gunter 's service which will take place Saturday April 24th at 11:00 a.m.
https://www.legacystreaming.com/dignity-port-coquitlam/
God looked around his Garden,
and He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth
and He saw your tired face.
He put his arm around you
and lifted you to rest.
Gods Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain.
He knew you would never get well on Earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
and the hills hard to climb.
So He closed your eyes and whispered,
Peace be thine.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
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