KROLOW, Gerhard Erich Paul – Bolton – Gerhard Erich Paul Krolow, 81, died on Saturday, July 9, 2016, following a brief illness with cancer, at home with his loving family surrounding him. He leaves behind his wife and love of his life, Catalina; his sons, Edmundo (Colleen), Gerhard (Stacey) and Klaus (Adam); three beautiful grandchildren, Isabella, Samuel and Julian; and many close friends. Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, the son of Erich and Gertrud Krolow, Gerhard studied and honed his craft as a master electrician. He went to Mexico for a vacation, and met Catalina. In two whirlwind months the happy couple was engaged. Two years later they immigrated to Ontario with Edmundo, and shortly after welcomed Gerhard Jr. and Klaus into the family home in Scarborough. It was a visit from his father-in-law, Alfredo Cortez, an accomplished Olympic athlete, which sparked the running bug in Gerhard. He truly loved running and the high it gave him. One of his proudest moments came when his son Gerhard Jr. joined him in the Cerro Chirripo race in Costa Rica. Gerhard would compete in the Cerro Chirripo race 19 times. It wasn’t just the running that he enjoyed; Gerhard also treasured the camaraderie he shared with fellow runners. Four decades of running earned him numerous prestigious awards and brought him enduring friendships. The Masters running community has lost a true ambassador. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday, July 14 from 3 o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 4 o’clock. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com