Obituary of John Fast

John Fast passed away peacefully at the Village at University Gates, Waterloo on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in his 93^rd year.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Anne in 2013, as well as his father Johann 1942 and mother Helene 1973. He is also predeceased by siblings Helena, Maria, and Anna.

John is survived by his son Ernst Fast and grandson Raul from Vancouver; his son Bruno from Chicago; and his son John George Fast and Esther in Waterloo, together with granddaughter Rebecca Shetler Fast and her husband Paul, great granddaughter Madeline and great grandson Gideon from Port-au-Prince, Haiti; and granddaughter Karin Zwier Fast and husband David from Pittsburgh.

Born in the Ukraine, John’s life took on the familiar trajectory of Mennonites fleeing communist Russia during and after World War II. He was the owner-operator of a construction company in Argentina in the 1950’s and worked at BF Goodrich until his retirement. He treasured his church community; was a caring and devoted husband and father; and a cherished Opa to his grandchildren.

Friends are invited to share their memories of John with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church, 19 Ottawa Street North, Kitchener on Saturday, February 10, at 11:00 am. Followed by a reception in the church. Interment at First Mennonite Cemetery.

Condolences for the family and donations to Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.