Gerhard G. Nau

Gerhard G. Nau, 83, of West End, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at his home.
Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, he came to the United States in 1956 and lived in New Jersey, working for the trucking industry until retiring and moving to North Carolina in 1985.
Mr. Nau was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Inge; and his brothers Alexander and Horst.
He is survived by his sister, Irmgard Wahner, of West End; nephew, Jens Jungemann, of Raleigh; sisters-in-law, Karin Nau, of Germany, Gisela Rooy and husband, John, of West End, Willy and Bernie Escherger, of New Jersey; and a niece, Toni Marie Jackson and husband, James, of Carthage.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Online condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Powell Funeral Home of Southern Pines is assisting the family.