GERL - Arnold John, age 84, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Prairie Health Care Centre, Cabri, SK. Arnold was born on June 7, 1927, in the Ernfold District to John & Alice Gerl. He attended school in the Wiebe School District. Arnold farmed south of Herbert and was a meat cutter by trade. Arnold was a meticulous man and will be remembered for his love of the land and horses, his attendance at many auction sales, rodeos and parades, his passion for flying and airplanes, John Deere tractors and a fondness of country and gospel music. Arnold is survived by his two sons, Larry (Gloria) Gerl and Dale (Rhonda) Gerl; his five daughters, Diana Kind, Valorie (Ed) McCracken, Judy (Gary) Isaman, , Sandra Gamerschlag (George Hoffman) and Carol Gerl (Vince Rollick); his 16 grandchildren; his 21 great-grandchildren; his soon to be first great-great-grandson; his two sisters, Evelyn Zimmerman and Joyce Schultz; a very special friend, Lillian Jans; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a son-in-law, Dan Gamerschlag; two grandsons, Wayne and Richard; his brothers, Walter and Stanley; and by his sisters, Marguerite, Leona, Lois and Alice. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 24, 2012, at 1:30 pm from the Chapel of Swift Current Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Allan officiating. Prerecorded musical selections for the service were “Rock of Ages”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Touch of the Master’s Hand” by Tommy Hunter and “Man In Black” by Johnny Cash. The eulogy was shared by Valorie McCracken. For those wishing, donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.