Obituary of Werner Otto Packull

Prof. Werner O. Packull

Werner’s life journey began 76 years ago in East Prussia. That journey ended on Friday April 27^th at The Village at University Gates Long Term Care in Waterloo.

He was the much loved husband and soulmate of 54 years to Karin, caring and devoted dad to Christine Packull-McCormick (Kevin) and Reiny Packull (Lisa), loved Opa to Sara and Nicholas Packull-McCormick and Aaron and Ben Packull. Werner leaves behind his brother Horst, and sister Edith Neumann (Herb), special Aunt Hilde Hirtle and many nieces, nephews and cousins to whom he was the “fun uncle”. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law Edit Fiebig (Paul) and Ute Gerbrandt.

Werner began his teaching career at University of Waterloo – Renison College and later Conrad Grebel University College. His passionate teaching of Reformation and Anabaptist studies inspired many of his students to take a “second look" at history.

He was much loved and cared for by the staff at University Gates on Downy Neighbourhood. He will be missed by his special caregiver Linda Stewart and his musical friend Jennie Wiebe.

Sharing your photos and memories will be appreciated at the funeral and visitation. Friends are invited to share their memories of Werner with his family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday May 2, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd S, Waterloo, ON, on Friday May 4, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Philip Mathai officiating. Reception to follow. Cremation has already taken place.

Condolences for the family and donations to MCC or Open Sesame Head Start Preschool (Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church) may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.