Obituary of Walter Heimpel

<h1>Walter Heimpel</h1> June 5, 1920 – June 30, 2008 The family announces with sadness Walter’s passing on Monday at the age of 88 years. He entered his eternal rest peacefully and comfortably at Liesureworld Caregiving Centre, Elmira. He joins his beloved wife Eva (Schott) of 54 years (1998). Loving father of Lewis (Sheila) of R.R. #3 Moorefield, Joyce Dewit (Cornel) of Val Caron, Murray (Carol) of Elmira, Kathryn Stickney (George) of Elmira, Claribell deVries of Kitchener, Kenneth (Gertie) of R.R.#2 Listowel, Rosie Metzger (Ken) of R.R. #1 Waterloo, Janet Waito of Kitchener and Frederick (Melissa) of Bluevale. Proud and loving grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Angus and Minerva (Jacobi) Heimpel, a sister Helen (Herman) Shippanowski and a god-son, Richard Wagner. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, many nieces, nephews and friends. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Liesureworld Caregiving Centre, Elmira, his home for the past year and Beechwood Manor, Waterloo, for the previous 6 ½ years. Friends are invited to share their memories of Walter with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, July 3, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Heidelberg, on Friday, July 4, 2008 beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Poulsen officiating. Interment at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg. A reception will follow the committal service. Condolences for the family and donations to the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Heidelberg, building fund or to a charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Walter, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.