Johann Carl Martin Gamm (Carl) age 85, was born November 7, 1934 in Bochum, Germany. He passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at home in Barrie, Ontario.
Carl left Hamburg, Germany in 1958 for Canada and settled in the Toronto area, where in 1960 he and a couple of partners started Auto-Camping Ltd. In 1996 he turned control of the business into the capable hands of his son Dieter and son-in-law Thomas.
Carl loved his family, sports and travel!
He leaves behind his last love and travel partner Gisela, his first wife Brigitta, son Dieter and wife Susan, son Charles and wife Stephanie, daughter Regina and husband Thomas, seven grandchildren Julia, Alex, Ryan, Jeremy, Niklas, Elena and Nicole, and many relatives in Germany and Vancouver.
Relatives and friends are welcome to participate in Carl’s Celebration of Life that will be held at Summit Golf & Country Club, 11901 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Heidi and Roger Moseley
Posted on: Friday, December 6, 2019What we remember best about Uncle Carl is that he had a hearty laugh and a zest for life. Whether he was world traveling or on a Hawaiian golf course or just having a beer with family and friends you could be sure to hear his distinctive boffola. Enjoying the good times.
Our sincerest condolences go out to entire Gamm family.
Much Aloha,
Roger and Heidi
Gabriele Kersting LeMond
Posted on: Friday, December 6, 2019Heartfelt condolences to my cousins and their families. We all loved Onkel Carl even if we didnt see each other often. May he rest in peace and may you find peace. I love, cousin Gaby
Lou Doiron
Posted on: Saturday, December 7, 2019Hi Dieter ,And all Family Members..My Wife RUTH and I pass on our Deepest Sympathy’s On your Loss
Lou Doiron
Posted on: Saturday, December 7, 2019To Dieter and Extended Family…Our Deepest Sympathy’s On your Families Loss Lou & Ruth
Jack Anderson
Posted on: Sunday, December 8, 2019Gisela and family,
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. We had the pleasure of playing a few rounds of golf with him. Wonderful man.
Jack and Peggy
Oak Park Village,
Alva Fl.
Hannelore Galyen
Posted on: Sunday, December 8, 2019Our Condolences go out to Carl’s family, and his life partner Gisela.
We are thinking about you, and the sudden loss of Carl. We hope that the many good memories of Carl will keep you strong.
Our family has know Carl for over 20 years. We spent many special and happy occasions together, and we will miss him dearly. Carl has always been an inspiration to me personally with his keen mind and outgoing personality.
The Klingemann Family,
Hannelore, Ilse and Gisela
Kate&Manfred Staroske. [Gisela's Brother]
Posted on: Monday, December 9, 2019To Dieter and extended Family,
Our deepest Sympathy’s on your Families loss, we will miss sitting with Carl and Gisela on our Deck having Coffee and Carl;s favorite Cake.
Peter Cohrs, Hamburg, Germany
Posted on: Wednesday, December 11, 2019To Dieter and extended family,
please accept the expression of my deepest sympathy.
I knew Carl since 40 years and we still sent each other greetings at Christmas and birthdays.
During the decades of our mutual business relationship, we always approached each other with respect and honesty.
There are a lot of favorite moments to remember, I´ll miss him.
Ulrike & Oliver Unfug
Posted on: Thursday, December 12, 2019We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Carl’s family and his partner Gisela.
For almost 30 years Carl has also been a little part of our lives. He infected everyone with his joy of life and his generosity. The many days we spent together with him in Canada, Germany and Florida will always remain a beautiful memory for us. We will miss Carl….
Ulrike and Oliver, Berlin
Erwin und Elke Staroske (Bruder von Gisela)
Posted on: Friday, December 13, 2019Wir möchten Gisela und der Familie Gamm unser herzlichstes Beileid aussprechen. Wir haben Carl als sehr liebenswerten Menschen kennengelernt in Florida und bei seinen Besuchen in Deutschland.
Manon Decelles
Posted on: Saturday, December 14, 2019Dear Regina
We were saddened to hear that your father passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Our sincere condolences,
Manon and the Board of CHLA
Gayle Mulford
Posted on: Monday, December 16, 2019Dear Gisela, I send you my heartfelt condolences on your loss of Karl, such a dear, sweet man. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
Karl Skírnisson
Posted on: Wednesday, April 10, 2024Hi from Iceland! I am writing up the family tree of our relatives. For that purpose I would very much like to know who were the parents of Johann Carl Martin Gamm, I came across this link searching around on the internet. My grandfather was Karl Gamm, his gradmother was Bertha Bähring Gamm in Danzig in Poland. Sie had three sons, I know a lot about Curt, aber much less about Karl Egmond and Rudolp Gamm. Do you happen to know if they were related to Carl Gamm! I would love to know this! By the way, my mother emigrated from Germany to Iceland in 1949.
All the best,
Karl Skirnisson