Obituary of Harry Lattner

<h1>Harry Lattner</h1> It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Paul Lattner on August 16, 2007, at the age of 87, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Anne Sobisch (1990); cherished father of Sister Julie SSND of St. Louis, Mo., Paul and Joan of Kitchener, Peter and Diane of Timmins, Michael and Elizabeth of Wellington, and Tim of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; loved grandfather of Allison, Vicki, Lauren, Andrew, and Benjamin; dear brother of Eileen MacDonald of Halifax; special uncle of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Charles and Edna, brothers, Roy, George, William, and Warren, and a sister, Agnes Findlay. Harry spent his early years in Irma, Alberta. In the 1940’s, the family came east and established the “Lattner Machine Shop”. Harry loved his work, was a skilled tradesman, an innovator within stock car racing and enjoyed the challenges of his profession. His greatest delight was the design and building of his 1912 Mercer automobile. He was a man of many interests - fishing, golfing, bowling, snooker, puzzles, and reciting poetry. He was generous, kind, caring, and devoted family man. We will forever miss ‘Pops’. Harry was a member and enthusiast of the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club, where he won many rifle awards and trophies; the Serra Club of Kitchener, Honourary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, and founding member of St. Anne’s Parish, Kitchener. Family and friends are invited to share their memories of Harry with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Joseph de Viveros CR as celebrant. Condolences for the family and donations to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Mission Fund or the Sobisch and Lattner Bursary c/o The Congregation of the Resurrection may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Harry, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. Special thanks to staff, Doctor Carothers and community of Winston Park for their care and support.