Charles Kneipp

1930 - 2017

Passed away January 1st, 2017 in Kelowna, B.C. He has now joined his wife, Charlotte. Charlie was born Aug. 2nd, 1930, in Konigsberg, Eastern Prussia. He emigrated with our mother to Canada in 1955. They settled in Toronto before tackling their dream of owning their own business in Terrace Bay. The Coach House Motel faced beautiful Jackfish Lake, a familiar landmark for over fifty years for many repeat customers during the busy tourist season. Charlotte and Charlie worked very hard with Astrid to maintain a well run business. Astrid continued to manage it in our parents' later years. Charlie was very proud to work for Kimberly-Clark for eighteen years. He was North Shift electrician and could be counted on to trouble-shoot many problems. He was always well regarded as a quiet thoughtful gentleman who earned the respect of his fellow coworkers. Upon retirement, he and Charlotte continued to spend summers at Jackfish Lake. Winters were spent in beloved Kelowna, where they whiled away many afternoons exploring the back roads with Tim Hortons in hand. In later years, they spent summers with Ariane in Terrace Bay. Robin's Donuts became the Northern Ontario coffee spot. Charlie loved his afternoons talking to locals and tourists at the mouth of the Aguasabon River, at Terrace Bay beach.
He was a proud former member of HMCS Naval Reserve, Toronto, and a training officer for North Shore Power Squadron. A well read man, he continued to study Spanish until he passed away. He is survived by his daughters, Ariane in Terrace Bay, and Astrid in Kelowna. Beloved Opa of Heidi and Ryan and Great Opa to Evvie and Tommy. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations to the McCausland Hospital, Terrace Bay, will be graciously accepted.

A fine Gentleman
has left the building.
We love you Dad and Opa.