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Harald Jantsch Obituary
Passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on November 29, 2015 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Olguita (nee Vazquez) of 49 years. Loving father of Susan (Battista) Severin. Cherished grandfather to Andre Severin and Anita Severin. Family and friends may pay their respects at the SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE Funeral Centre, 1535 South Gateway Road, Mississauga on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 6 – 9 p.m. In accordance with Harald's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish (Streetsville), 5440 Durie Road, Mississauga. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harald Jantsch
8 Entries
A major influence on my life
Karl Foehner
December 19, 2015
To Olguita and Susan,
Harry was my mentor when I was a teenager. He gave me a job when I was sixteen years old. I worked for Harry every summer form 1965 until I graduated from U of T in 1972. Not only did he thereby help pay for my education, he was a hard master who expected me to know what an electrical technician should know. I will never forget when he bought one of the first microprocessors ever produced and used it to make from scratch an electronic clock on the benches at Field Aviation in Malton. It was Harry who sent me away to work on aerial survey expeditions in Goose Bay Labrador and Fort Nelson, B.C., which gave me life experiences I will never forget, and which served me well during my entire career as an engineer working for other companies.
I will be forever grateful for his mentorship and am very sad to hear about his passing.
Stephen, Elaine, Matthew, Michelle Holzapfel, Herer
December 5, 2015
Our love goes out to our cherished friend's family - so sorry for your loss. Harry was one of our parents' longest friends. He shared with my parents and so many others the legacy of the Second World War and the diaspora that followed. I remember meeting Olguita for the first time while skating at Toronto City Hall. Harry proudly introduced his new bride to us. Poor Olguita had known it was cold in Toronto, and so had put on TWO ponchos to deal with the February weather- but that wasn't enough! Harry helped us in many ways over the years. Harry and Olguita hosted a surprise 25th Anniversary Party for my parents at their home that was a great success. I always loved hearing about his flying stories, which contributed to my getting my own pilot's licence. When I was 21, Harry helped my folks get a replacement contact lens air-freighted to Heathrow, so I could continue my trip.Our thoughts go out to Olguita, Susie, Battista, and the kids. With love and affection, Elaine Herer and Stephen Holzapfel as well as Hella, Matthew and Michelle (sent from Panama City)
Gigi Liczner
December 4, 2015
I had the privilege of working with Harry during his years at Sensors & Software Inc. He was an amazing man with fascinating life stories which he shared with me in his book. Very sad to hear of his passing, hard to lose "one of a kind".
Scott Hogg
December 3, 2015
I first met Harry in 1972 at his fiefdom in the Field Aviation hangar. He and Don MacFadyen were my mentors to the world of airborne geophysics. He was an extremely talented and kind man who managed his shop like a family. I remember once getting a tour of his HAM radio installation in the basement and talking to members of his crew in northern Mali. He had set up a system where the field crews could talk to their families by telephone as if they were just across town. Harry was a remarkable man.
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Cindy Plua
December 2, 2015
I knew Harry through his daughter Susan, who became my good friend in College. We shared many similarities through our parents' upbringing and I always had great admiration for Mr. Jantsch. I, like his daughter Susan, loved to hear his stories of WWII and how he eventually ended up in Ecuador meeting the love of his life...Olguita!
Fritz & Agnes Althoff
December 2, 2015
Harry was our cherished neighbour for 20 years. We felt fortunate indeed to have found a wonderful family and an exceptional man who would become a much valued friend just steps away. Harry and Fritz spent many hours sharing stories and experiences accompanied by an occasional bottle of port. Harry's plum dumplings were a seasonal treat to which we all looked forward. Harry was a fascinating man, intelligent, honourable with a good sense of humour who loved his family dearly and was rewarded with their love and respect in turn. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Olguita, whom he cared for lovingly, to Susie of whom he was so proud and who shared so many of his passions, to his loved and respected son-in-law, Battista and his beautiful grandchildren, Andre & Anita who brought him so many hours of joy & pride.Thank you for sharing your wonderful husband,father, grandfather with us throughout the years. His memory will stay with us always.
Joy MacFadyen
December 2, 2015
My husband, Donald, worked with Harry for many years - they were on opposite sides during WWII when Don was a decorated night intruder fighter pilot and Harry was probably involved in repairing planes that Don likely shot down. They became fast friends in Canada and always had the greatest respect for each other. Don died in 2009 and he would have been as sad as I am to know that Harry,too, has now passed on. I kept in touch by email with Harry and we had many talks about life which meant a lot to me. Deepest sympathy to Olguita and especially to Susan whom Harry loved and who couldn't have done more for her father when he needed it most. With much love and sympathy.
Joy MacFadyen
Marilyn Mathoney
December 2, 2015
1991 I first met Harry at Sensors & Software inc. I enjoyed many chats over the years. I had the privilege of sharing a special Christmas lunch At your home.
It is with deep sadness I hear of Harry's passing.
I send you our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Mathoney
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