After his formation he worked in the German Province before departing for Zambia on 24/02/1957. After language studies he mainly worked as a carpenter. He pronounced his perpetual oath in Kachebere. From September 1963 until June 1964 he absolved a course of architectural drawing and building technician in Germany. Afterwards he lived in Kanyanga until 1977 working in the carpentry and in the workshops there.
In April 1977 Gerard was appointed procurator and guest master in Lusaka. After a short stay in Minga/Chipata and after doing the long retreat in Jerusalem he was appointed bursar in our noviciate in Kasama. In 1989 he moved as bursar to the Regional House of Kasama.In October 1993 Gerard returned to Germany because of his advancing age. He took over as receptionist in Trier, giving other services as well. He died in Trier 9th July 2014.
Fr. Rolf Wigger, Sector Secretary
Joseph Francis Makoka
Greetings from Arbinda parish,
Our sincere condolences for the death of Brother Gerhard Weffers. We are at heart with all relatives, friends and families greatly affected by this difficult situation. May our dear good Lord welcome our dearest confrere bro. Weffers in His Eternal Kingdom. Amen!
Pepani! Pepani! Pepani!
Fraternally
Joseph Francis Makoka
Arbinda community in West Africa