Obituary of Erika Bretschneider
Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Saturday March 24, 2018, at age 90.
Beloved wife of the late Ernst Bretschneider (2000). Dear mother of Robert (Claire) and Jeannette (Ted). Will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughter Danielle (Eric). Erika was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and always put family ahead of herself. She was an incredible cook and baker. Gardening was another passion of Erika’s, and happy hours were spent on the back patio with family, overlooking her flowers.
A special thank you to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital; Dr. Jackson and nurses Therese, Erika and Sabine for their outstanding support. To the friendly staff at Lanark Place, a very sincere thank you for the loving care and attention given to our Mom. You truly made her stay comfortable.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Erika with her family during a visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Saturday March 31, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A service will take place in the Chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Fireside Reception Room. A private family interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.