We thank you very much for the many WhatsApps and phone calls, the visits and the cards we received from you after the sudden and tragic passing of our dear Roland. We would also like to thank those who attended the funeral in Lüneburg.
As a family, we feel supported by your love and we can only say: God bless you.
Chris and Edeltraut, with Karl, Brigitte, Hanna and Gabriela, as well as Rainer and Sylke with Stella
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