Gerhard Komm

                Gerhard Komm May 9, 1944 – January 17, 2024

Gerhard went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after battling Vascular Dementia for four years. Gerhard was born and baptized in Weissenfelde, Stadlbezirk Sichelberg, East Prussia (Poland). In November of 1944, his family fled East Prussia (because of the Russian invasion). The family travelled with two wagons and made their way into Germany and settled in Bremen. In November of 1956, Gerhard’s family were sponsored by his Uncle Bruno Komm and immigrated to the USA. They made their home in Lansing. Gerhard was confirmed at Emanuel First Ev. Lutheran Church on May 25, 1958. He graduated from Everett High School in 1962. Gerhard graduated from L.C.C. and went onto Michigan State University, graduating in March of 1968. Gerhard retired from Fisher Body/GMC in 2004 after 33+ years. While at L.C.C., in February of 1964 he met Darlene A. (Largent) Komm and they were married on August 20, 1966, and celebrated 57+ years together. Gerhard was a member of Emanuel First Ev. Lutheran Church, he was a very active member and served as president of the congregation three times. He held many positions on the various boards and served as an usher throughout his life. After he retired, Gerhard started the “Holy Handymen”, a group of retired men that would volunteer their time and work around the church after they would meet for breakfast first. He enjoyed making Sauerkraut, Spätzle and Green Beans with Spätzle, passing his passion and recipes onto his friend, James Foster. He was also a Life-Time member of the Lansing Liederkranz Club for 54 years. He was President for several years and through his efforts (along with many members) he brought the Club back to life in the 70’s. He was also behind the efforts of saving the Club during the recent Covid pandemic. Surviving are his loving wife, Darlene (Largent), his daughter Melissa (Loren) Witte and two grandchildren, Owen Witte and Morgen Witte. Brother in Law, Jerry (Dolly) Largent and Sister-in-Law, Charlene (Largent) (William) Bailey, Sister in-Law, Evelyn Largent, and many nieces and nephews. Irmgard Komm (Aunt) and many cousins here and in Germany. Good friend and best man, Charles Ward. Also a friend, Randy Soderberg that visited Gerhard every week while he was in the home. Preceding him in death are his parents, Hugo and Amanda Tews, and brother, Bruno Tews. Funeral Services will be held at Emanuel First Ev. Lutheran Church, Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Lindloff and Pastor Joel Voss. A luncheon will be held following the service, please join the family. The service will be Live Steamed at www.emanuelfirst.org. Interment will be on Monday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m., at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2400 Bennett Road, Okemos, Michigan. Donations may be made to Emanuel First Ev. Lutheran Church (Almoner Fund) or the Lansing Liederkranz Club. Serving as Pallbearers are: Owen Witte, James Foster, Randy Soderberg, Jerry Largent, William Bailey and Dan Komm. Honorary Pallbearers are: Loren Witte and Charles Ward.                                                                                             

                                                                 “Auf Wiedersehen Gerhard”