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BORN
1940
DIED
2023
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Dieter Herkert Obituary
Beloved husband of Eleanor Herkert for 60 years and father of Ian Herkert and Jennifer Herkert. Dear brother of Guenter Holler of Seattle WA, and brother-in-law of Morgan Strassburger (Grace), Audrey Arnold, Barb Main (Dave), Ruby Kurt (Larry Smuck), Clifford Strassburger (Kathy), Robert Strassburger (Jan), and Deborah Sperling (Tom). Dear sisters-in-law Nancy Strassburger (the late Albert), Anne Strassburger (the late Dennis), Loraine Burley (the late Karon). Dieter will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Dieter was predeceased by his mother Erna Holler, brothers Claus and Peter Herkert, sisters-in-law Marjorie Thompson (Wayne).
Dieter was born on July 11, 1940 in Karlsruhe Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1954. He was a long-time member of the Concordia Club where he shared his love of soccer and German culture with friends. Dieter and Eleanor ran a successful business, D&H Custom Woodworking, for 24 years and went on to enjoy retirement, traveling and spending summers at their beloved cottage in Sauble Beach.
The family would like to thank the staff from Home Instead and Home and Community Care Support Services for the wonderful care they provided to Dieter, with special thanks to Natoya Elcock.
Dieter's sense of humour and kind nature will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Dieter's family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 and from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Ehlebracht officiating. Those unable to attend may view Dieter's service via the following live stream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
Reception to follow. Interment Parkview Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre or the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
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Memories and Condolences
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Bobby and Teresa Brown.
June 20, 2023
Dear Eleanor, so sad to the sad news about Dieter, we have only just heard now in late June. My soccer memories of Dieter go back to 1970 when I met him. I played with him, against him and back with him in our oldtimers league. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Rainer and Agnes Pitsch
May 31, 2023
We treasure the many fond memories shared with Dieter and Eleanor at their cottage, trips and visiting. May your happy memories bring comfort to your heart.
Jim and Pat McDowell
May 31, 2023
Our friendship with Dieter and Eleanor, relatively late in our lives became important and joyful. We will miss the warmth and humor of our friend Dieter. So glad we can continue with you, Eleanor. God comfort you and your children.
Richard Nancarrow
May 30, 2023
A wonderful and kind neighbour. We are sorry to hear of his passing, and wish the family well.
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Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Henry Walser Funeral Home507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON N2B 2A5
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