John David Uhrig

1950 - 2020

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

John Uhrig Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for John David Uhrig
Start: 2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-01T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Westmount Golf and Country Club

John David Uhrig (69) passed on Friday, January 3, 2020, in his beloved Naples, Florida, at Avow Hospice. He was born August 3, 1950, in Kitchener, Ontario, son of Lloyd L. and Bernice C. (Reuber) Uhrig. John graduated from the University of Windsor with an honours degree in Business. Following graduation, he established a career in banking with the Toronto Dominion Bank International Division. He married his sweetheart, Anita ("my bride"), during his final year in university. They had a full and happy life together for 46 years. In 1984 they moved back to Waterloo and purchased the family business (KW Optical) from his father. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Robert Louis in April 2019. Surviving him, in addition to his wife, Anita, are his son, John David (JD) Uhrig, his daughter-in-law Christine (Stewart) and most precious granddaughter Gretchen Gladys (GG); his sisters Joan Braun of Kincardine, and Elizabeth Anne Huehn of Toronto; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of His Life (his last party) will be held on January 31st at Westmount Golf and Country Club in Waterloo from 7 - 9 pm. Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make donations in his memory to Avow Hospice, 1005 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL, 34105.

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Published by Waterloo Region Record on Jan. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for John Uhrig

3 Entries

Kevin R.

January 31, 2020

My prayers to Anita and family. I had the greatest opportunity to work for John and wife Anita. The most down to earth, giving, caring and supportive individuals. I will never forget Christmas dinners at their home, where he made you feel so welcome, comfortable and was so proud of Anita's talent after finishing her Italian cooking courses ensuring we enjoyed every minute in the comfort of their beautiful home; all the while making every individual who was employed by his company feel like we made a difference and thanked us for all of our hard work.

You will be missed.

Angela Wheeler

January 29, 2020

As a past employee of KW Optical, I look back at all the great things John did for us who worked there. He and his wife were VERY generous people. They did so many wonderful things for us and I am going to try and mention all here. They gave us gift baskets filled with ham and produce every year to honor our years served with the company. They celebrated Oktoberfest giving us free meals for lunch as a treat in the front of the building. They gave us Christmas dances with food, live bands, corsages, and a good time. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and my condolences to his wife Anita, and son DJ. God speed healing to you. He will not be forgotten.

Michael Huehn

January 29, 2020

Nancy and I extend our condolences Aunt Anita.

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Memorial Events
for John Uhrig

Jan

31

Celebration of Life

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Westmount Golf and Country Club

Waterloo, ON