Walter GOTTLER Obituary

Dear Walter,
You left us forever now. A voice that was familiar is no longer there. What remains are the memories of the beautiful time together that we could spend together. May God accompany your soul. Peace in peace, in silent grief.
Günther Göttler
Dear Walter,
You left us forever now. A voice that was familiar is no longer there. What remains are the memories of the beautiful time together that we could spend together. May God accompany your soul. Peace in peace, in silent grief.
Günther Göttler & Anong

It is many years ago that I met my uncle Walter in Christchurch as a wonderful host for two days. I remember sitting in his garden surrounded by his chucks (chicken), where he told me the long story of his life, from immigrating to Australia and NZ with his pregnant wife and growing up his children to adults in a complete new environment. I could feel the passion and pride for his family in each sentence and enjoyed the stories about his past in Germany. With Walter we lose the centre of a strong cross continent Goettler relation.

Onkel Walter, you were the only person mit der ich Denglish sprechen konnte. Perfekt for understanding. It was a certain kind of Beziehung (relationship). So far away from Neckarsulm und doch so near when I stayed and met you in 2003 :-) Very familiar, very wie mein Dad, Onkel Fred. Ich fühl(t)e mich Dir very nah. Your home is now everywere, in N.Z., in Australia, in Neckarsulm and in our hearts. Ulrike Göttler, born in Neckarsulm and daughter of Fred Göttler, your brother, mother of Lisa and Anna.

We have wonderful memories you will be missed dad Helen and Robert , Pop of Trent ,Sara and Adrian ,great grandfather of Zane and Tayne

Thank you for the life lessons and all our good memories of a life well lived you will be missed dad love Helen ,Robert ,Trent ,Sara ,Adrian ,Zane and Tayne

Celebrating a life well lived, Dad will be sadly missed. Will always be fondly remembered as a father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Rest in peace Dad, love from Gunter, Lynette, (Brendon & Carmen) (Kimberley & Oliver) (Hayden, Lauren, Madelyn & Lachlan) Tim and Jessica

Always remembered as being devoted to his family,willing to lend a hand and share his experiences and engineering know-how. Walter's sense of humour and warm chuckle lit up the room.
Condolences to his family.

A lovely man who I have great memories of visiting with many years ago. Condolences to all the Goettler family. Dacey, Paulette and family

A gentle soul and true gentleman. It was an honor and privilege to have known you. Rest in peace Walter. My thoughts are with Mary and family, love Anna

Treasured memories of Walter's enthusiasm and creativity, kindness and hospitality, and his total delight in bringing family members together. Rest in peace Walter it has been a privilege and a pleasure to have had time with you through the years. Our thoughts are with you all.
John & Sharon Chapman & Family

A kind soft gentelman,who loved people in his quiet way he would enjoy just being around.He loved to work with his hands tending his vege garden and making crafts and lovely Art work. He has gone before us, to a place of rest and peace.Go forwards Walter a life well lived

A man whom loved to work with his hands and to share what he reap from his garden to the Art works he made and painted.He found great pleasure in giving what his hands had made. A man whom love to please, he is truely missed. But may he now find rest and peace where he goes now, before us. From Nick and Jenny barlow and our famil

Loving Father of Gary & Donna, pop to Annaliese and Shaun. Many happy memories of all his visits, wisdom, advice and help on the farm at Pukekohe. RIP dear Pop.