BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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Herbert Dettweiler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2014.

DETTWEILER, Herbert "Ward"
Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at home on Wednesday September 17th, 2014 in his 89th year. Loving husband of 64 years to Beatrice (nee Rabe). Cherished dad to Paul and Candy, Carol and Ron Gedcke, David and Nancy, Bruce and Cathy, Coleen and Neil Snyder and Cindy Snyder. Forever remembered Grandpa to 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Survived and missed by his brothers Harold and Margaret, Clarke; brother in law Silvin Roth and sister in law Joyce Dettweiler. Predeceased by Margaret and Laverne Good, Mary and John Sayer, Ruby Roth, Norma, Katherine, Ruth and Glen. Friends will be received on Friday September 19th, 2014 at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge for visitation from2-4pm. Evening visitation will take place at Breslau Mennonite Church 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau from 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held Saturday September 20, 2014 at Breslau Mennonite Church at 3pm. Visitation at 1pm until time of service. Burial to follow at Breslau Mennonite Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Fairview Mennonite Home, Breslau Mennonite Church or a charity of your choice. A special thank you to all the caring staff at Fairview Mennonite Home.

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September 19, 2014

Mary McConchie

Cara & Family; I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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