I am so very sorry, Inge. Condolences to you and your family. I am sure he treasured having you by his side.
I lost my dear FIL 5 months ago. We had dinner with him the night before to celebrate hubby's birthday. Dad had been slowing down the past couple of years, but nothing major to make us think that his time would come sooner than later. He died in his sleep the morning of his 79th birthday. Hubby and I started dating when I was 18, so FIL was truly like a second dad to me and he made sure to divide his time between two states to be involved in the lives of his children and grandkids. I miss him very much.
Death is so hard to deal with whether it's after a long battle or suddenly. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Inge.