Gilford-----Gerhard “Jerry” Robert Hassler, 84, of Gilford, died at Laconia Rehabilitation Center-Genesis on Friday, October 26, 2012.
Mr. Hassler was born September 7, 1928 in Austria, the son of the late Luisa Born.
He was a long time resident of Framingham, Mass. before moving to Gilford. He had been employed as a travel agent for Crimson Travel for twenty-five years.
Mr. Hassler was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Belmont.
Mr. Hassler traveled extensively around the world and spoke seven languages. He was an avid sports enthusiast and played professional hockey.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Lucy Hassler, of Belmont, two sons, Rick Hassler and his wife, Jolie, of Gilford, N.H. and Gary Hassler and his wife, Karen, of Switzerland; seven grandchildren, Danielle, RJ, Mike, Mark, Max, Nick and Janelle.
There will be no calling hours.
A prayer service will be held on Sunday November 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family.