At 89 years of age, he was still driving his beloved bus which took him on many adventures to various African countries. May his soul rest in peace.
Farewell Gert Groenenberg
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Farewell Gert Groenenberg
Bonnievale will never be the same again ........ "oom Gert" as he was fondly known passed away this morning at his home in Bonnievale. A true gentleman and a gentle soul.
At 89 years of age, he was still driving his beloved bus which took him on many adventures to various African countries. May his soul rest in peace.
At 89 years of age, he was still driving his beloved bus which took him on many adventures to various African countries. May his soul rest in peace.
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
He only used his own water....carried all his meat, never buying anything on a trip
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
Pine...daai khaki cruiser het amper van die berg af geloop daai dag.
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RIP Oom Gert. A true VW bus enthusiast.
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
RIP Oom Gert , very interesting Oomie to chat with... what is going to Happen with His bus Paul ? It should go to a Museum.
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
Hi guys
Oom Gert's funeral is at 11AM tomorrow in Bonnievale. It is short notice but a few busses at his funeral would be a nice gesture to send him off - let me know if you can make a plan to get there
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Oom Gert's funeral is at 11AM tomorrow in Bonnievale. It is short notice but a few busses at his funeral would be a nice gesture to send him off - let me know if you can make a plan to get there
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by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
I wish Gert had written a book or documented his travels in his Kombi. Together they really traversed and explored Southern Africa properly. His funeral service was a lekker celebration of his life today, and it was nice seeing some of his friends and family again, and meeting new friends who shared interesting stories about the old guy.
We had 4 busses to accompany him on his last drive. I think he would have been really chuffed - Kombis were a HUGE passion in his life
We had 4 busses to accompany him on his last drive. I think he would have been really chuffed - Kombis were a HUGE passion in his life
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by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: Farewell Gert Groenenberg
Thanks to the Kombi Volks who made the drive to Bonnievale, Hennie and Joan, Christo, Franscoir and Suzelle, and Gerhard from Bloem who brought his split Westy with him
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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