We extend our deepest sympathy to Gerhard’s family. Gerhard Quiring passed away this afternoon at a Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Gerhard and his wife Darlene both took part in helping with the Windom Revival this past August. Gerhard was part of the Color Guard on Saturday night. Darlene was on the Revival Committee.
For several years Darlene has sent in posts to FGGAM, which we are so ever grateful. It was such a blessing to meet her hubby in August. A powerful couple for our Lord Jesus Christ.
God Bless the memory of Gerhard Quiring. We love you so very much Darlene and family!
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
I asked Gerhard’s granddaughter, Samara Norby if I could post what she posted on Facebook about her Grandpa…….
I just got home and received the news. It is with such a heavy heart and leaking eyes that I need to give you an earthly goodbye. everything happened so quickly, I have no idea how it came down to this. The last time i saw you, you were healthy, that was less than a week ago. I never got to say a final goodbye, at least not knowing it was final. I cant remember if I remembered to say I love you that last time I saw you. And that upsets me. The fact that your actually gone is something I can’t really wrap my head around. That such a vibrant human being is no longer here. All I know is I am going to miss you greatly. I will miss your war stories. You were so brave, grandpa. I will miss your bad jokes. you were silly enough to make them work. I will miss your honesty. Never one to beat around the bush, now were You? I will miss your laugh and your voice. I never would have thought that the last time I heard them, would really be the last time. I will miss the love you reserve for family. Most of all, I will miss having you tell me how proud I make you, over and over and over. Because that’s what every granddaughter needs to hear, and I was so lucky that I had the privilege to. I was so proud when you came to speak with my class. I was so proud of you, too, grandpa. I’m not sure I ever told you that, but I hope you knew. When you walked into a room, there was no mistaking it was you. You sure knew how to get people’s attention. I am happy you are no longer In pain, and that youre probably eating some steak and listening to polka with the angels at this very minute. its comforting to know that I have an angel like you to look over me. I love you and how much I am going to miss you is unimaginable. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace, Grandpa. 
So very touching Samara!
Once again, Sharon and I extend all of our love to Darlene and family! Words cannot really express the love we have for you all!
PS: I just had a blessed phone conversation with Darlene! PTL!
UPDATE FROM DARLENE: So many have been asking about a funeral and we have talked about this for a few years. He did not want a funeral. What we have decided is when we have our family reunion the weekend after the 4th of July we will have a combined Kliewer and Quiring reunion and have it as a Memorial Picnic. As of right now we will plan on July 8th. If some of the family does not have Facebook we hope family members will let them know. We will also send out e-mails to those we have addresses for.
From Shari Johnson who writes for us here at FGGAM, Shari met Darlene and Gerhard at the Windom Revival, in fact Darlene and Gehard funded Shari’s trip to the Windom Revival! PTL!
Social media plays out almost like a movie script at times, and we’re all players and actors. Once our computer screen is closed or our smart phone is off, the show stops and the characters aren’t a part of our lives any longer. And then there are those that come right off the page and into our lives and they truly are sown into the tapestry, never to be removed. That’s Darlene Fick Quiring.
She is the friend of a friend on Facebook, who didn’t know me from the man on the moon, but by faith, after an invitation was given for me to sing and play fiddle at a revival, made it possible for me to go. We finally met face to face in Windom, Minnesota and her small stature was launched into a giantess by the sparkle in her eyes and the evidence of her passion to serve Christ. She’s encouraged me so many times, too many to count. So when I watched her life playout on social media today, my heart broke when her husband went home to be with the Lord, and I knew Darlene was hurting. I wanted to hop on a plane and go to the side of a friend who I feel like I’ve known forever. But we’ve spent little more than a few days together, so how can that be?
It’s a God thing… That’s the only way to explain it.
One of my favorite verses of all times is Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Somewhere before August 11,1962 God knew me. I was somewhere, I have to wonder if Darlene and I were in the same spot. Maybe not, but for certain we have a kindred spirit of sisterhood brought on by our shared faith. My heart is heavy for her this evening. If you don’t mind, whisper a little prayer that God will give here great comfort. I know He will…
My quickly drawn sketch doesn’t do her beauty and sweetness justice. But for me is was kind of therapeutic to bring her picture to pen. Heaven is going to be so grand someday when we all get home together…
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