Obituary of Edward Lichty

<h1>Edward Lichty</h1> EDWARD JOHN LICHTY 1924 – 2009 Passed away peacefully, on January 7, 2009 at the age of 84 years. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Christina (nee: Ross) originally from Ross-shire Scotland. Also survived by his son, David (Linda) Lichty, daughters, Glenda Bruce, Anna (Paul) Hopkins, Heather (Bruce) Huehn, Janet (Stephen) Pegg, and Joan (Dan) Peters. Ed will be forever remembered by his grandchildren, Fraser (Lynnette), Robert, Vicki, Tyler, Becky (Kris), Joe, Rosalynd, Roxanne, Russell, Laura, Kim and Greg as well as his great-granddaughter Hailie. He was predeceased by his mother Annie Oetzel in 1924, his father John Z. Lichty in 1959 and his step-mother Nellie Shantz in 1972. Ed was a veteran of the Second World War and a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #530. He was an active participant in the K-W Poppy Fund and will be remembered as one who collected pop can tabs and delivered them to the Elora Legion for purchases of wheelchairs. He worked for the Waterloo County Board of Education for over 20 years and was a member of the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club. A private family service was held and cremation will follow. Condolences for the family and donations to the K-W Poppy Fund may be arranged through the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Ed, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.